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سپریم کورٹ کے ایک نئے تین رکنی بنچ میں جسٹس شاہد وحید، جسٹس نعیم اختر افغان اور جسٹس اشتیاق ابراہیم 18 اگست کو عمران خان تک رسائی اور طبی سہولیات سے متعلق درخواستوں پر سماعت کریں گے۔
Aug 14, 2026, 3:30 AM
Ten judges were sworn into the Lahore High Court after President Asif Ali Zardari approved the appointments, ending a weeks‑long deadlock. Chief Justice Aalia Neelum administered the oath, and the new judges will serve for one year.
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Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ruled that new tax penalties cannot be applied retroactively to assessments made before 2002, rejecting an appeal by the tax department.
The Express Tribune
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After a days‑long delay, President Asif Ali Zardari confirmed the appointment of additional judges to five major high courts, including Lahore, Sindh, Peshawar, Islamabad, and Balochistan. The approvals also covered the permanent confirmation of certain judges.
Dawn
The Islamabad High Court says a resolution to the debate over judicial appointments in Pakistan is expected soon after recent talks between the Presidency and the federal government.
Dawn
The commission now bans members from nominating relatives or associates, limits nominations to vacancy numbers, and adds a "below average" rating option.
The Express Tribune
The Islamabad High Court requested written reports from the federal government and the Ministry of Law by Tuesday, highlighting a long‑standing delay in approving a summary that forwards Judicial Commission recommendations for new high court judges.
The Express Tribune
On August 8, 2026, the Supreme Court of Pakistan issued a 10‑page judgment against the trend of unnecessary adjournments in civil trials, urging advocates to manage their commitments more responsibly.
The Express Tribune
The IHC has reserved its verdict on a petition that challenges the president’s delay in approving judicial appointment approvals, affecting 19 new judges and five confirmations.
Dawn
The federal government is weighing a move to issue notifications for the appointment of 19 high court judges, including four additional Peshawar judges, one Lahore judge, and a Sindh judge whose tenure was extended, even though President Asif Ali Zardari has not formally approved the Judicial Commission’s recommendations. Islamabad High Court has reserved a verdict on a plea challenging the delay.
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