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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
راولپنڈی کی عدالت نے بصارت سے محروم سینئر شہری کو میٹرک کی جعلی سند کے عوض رقم لینے کے مبینہ کیس میں عبوری ضمانت دے دی۔
The Express Tribune
A Lahore court has scheduled August 18 for indicting TikToker Rajab Butt and four suspects over a 2025 sexual‑assault complaint.
Dawn
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Jamaat‑i‑Islami sent a legal notice demanding Rs1 billion in damages from former FBR chief Shabbar Zaidi, accusing him of alleging the party received funds to quell public demonstrations.
Dawn
A Karachi judicial magistrate convicted 26‑27‑year‑old Muhammad Ibrahim for distributing false information on social media that could incite attacks on oil tankers. The court ordered one year imprisonment and a Rs10,000 fine, but released him on probation, requiring a Rs100,000 bond and good conduct for 12 months.
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
On National Minorities Day, Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced steps to reinforce legal protections and promote equality for the country’s minority groups. Both leaders reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to justice, tolerance, and unity, while citing historic constitutional foundations.
The Express Tribune
Pakistan’s Supreme Court declared that penalties under Sections 182, 184 and 186 of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 could not apply to assessments completed before June 30, 2002, settling a conflict between earlier bench rulings.
Dawn
Shehbaz Sharif ordered the Federal Board of Revenue to continue strict enforcement measures and accelerate reform implementation, while welcoming growing business confidence.
The Express Tribune
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 announcement that provincial taxes would be abolished in Malakand Division has not been followed by an official notice, leaving traders and citizens anxious about unfinished legal implementation.
The Express Tribune
The National Accountability Bureau has begun a new investigation into Zameer Abbasi, prime suspect in the Rs8.5bn Yellow Line graft case, over allegations of assets beyond his income and illegal promotions in the Sindh government.
Dawn
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi urges creation of more provinces, asserting Pakistan’s governance system has collapsed. His proposal, supported by the military, faces widespread political criticism and legal challenges.
Dawn
Debris from a recent demolition by Pakistan Railways remains on Dhoke Ratta Road, blocking traffic and raising safety and health concerns.
The Express Tribune
The death of Karachi businessman Mir Raza Ali has taken a new turn after his parents filed a plea for exhumation, following a police conclusion of suicide. The family’s request was initially granted by a court but later postponed when they objected to the sudden reconstitution of a medico‑legal board. The case highlights persistent disputes over forensic reports and calls for stronger oversight in Pakistan’s investigative system.
Dawn
The government reversed its earlier move and reinstated the eight‑member medical board that Mir Raza Ali’s family demanded. The board, chaired by Karachi Police Surgeon Dr. Summaiya Syed, will conduct an exhumation and re‑postmortem at 11 a.m. Saturday.
The Express Tribune
The government’s legal team is set to meet the Presidency this Sunday to break the deadlock over judicial appointments while the Islamabad High Court has not yet ruled on a petition challenging President Zardari’s failure to act on the Judicial Commission’s recommendations.
Dawn
A federal grant of Rs4.3 billion has been approved to cover legal costs for international arbitration cases involving Pakistani power sector investors and K‑Electric shareholders. The funds will reimburse payments made by the Private Power and Infrastructure Board and the Central Power Purchasing Agency‑Guarantee and cover advances and mark‑ups.
The Express Tribune
