News stories for Malik Asad

Ahsan Bhoon serves Rs5bn defamation notice on Capt Safdar

Move follows PML-N leader’s allegation that the lawyer has a fake LLB degree.

Updated 30 Sep, 2026 09:59am

Contempt proceedings against jail officials dropped in Imaan, Hadi’s case

Powers of attorney required for bail pleas signed, ATC informed

Published 30 Sep, 2026 07:00am

Islamabad ATC drops contempt proceedings against Adiala authorities after powers of attorney for Imaan, Hadi signed

In a separate hearing, court issues notices to parties and directs them to present arguments on bail petitions on Oct 5.

Published 29 Sep, 2026 04:12pm

M-1, GT Road reopened after PTI defers march

• Motorway police say restoration work underway on M-14 between Hakla and Kundal • IHC judge remarks Islamabad can’t be shut

Published 29 Sep, 2026 06:57am

Captain Safdar sparks fresh debate over authenticity of lawyers’ degrees

Safdar alleges that the law degree of one of the candidates for the SCBA presidency was fake and demands its verification.

Published 27 Sep, 2026 07:25am

ATC issues contempt notice to Adiala jail superintendent

• Seeks explanation over failure to facilitate signing of Imaan and Hadi’s powers of attorney • Judge warns jail official of

Published 27 Sep, 2026 07:25am

IHC voids law allowing agencies to curb travel

Declares unconstitutional a provision that allowed government agencies to place a citizen’s name on the Passport Control List (PCL).

Published 27 Sep, 2026 06:55am

ATC issues contempt notice to Adiala superintendent over failure to facilitate Imaan, Hadi’s powers of attorney

Absence of Adiala jail representative mars proceedings; authorities fail to produce Imaan, Hadi via video link despite court order.

Published 26 Sep, 2026 02:13pm

Arrest warrants for Capital Development Authority chief issued

Islamabad court passes the order over failure to implement a court decree concerning affected residents who claimed that they had been denied benefits under the authority’s rehabilitation policy for nearly three decades.

Updated 26 Sep, 2026 08:38am

Lawyer challenges Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway closure in IHC

Petitioner contends that closing public routes without a notification, written order or disclosed reasons infringes citizens’ fundamental rights and warrants judicial intervention.

Published 25 Sep, 2026 06:19pm

ATC defers verdict in November 2024 protest case involving Aleema after judge goes on leave

Aleema’s lawyer claims no arguments have been heard on behalf of his client in the case.

Published 25 Sep, 2026 03:43pm

Islamabad High Court goes paperless

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has taken a definitive step towards a paperless judicial environment,...

Published 25 Sep, 2026 07:02am

SC rejects DHA plea for income tax exemption

Rules that Defence Housing Authority is not a “local authority” for the purpose.

Published 25 Sep, 2026 07:01am

IHC sets aside Pemra fine on TV channels

Orders the regulator to decide the matter afresh after giving the channels a full right of hearing.

Updated 24 Sep, 2026 08:50am

IHC working on policy to rotate judges to other provinces

Sources say several proposals are being considered to determine the modalities for implementing the inter-provincial rotation of judges of Islamabad’s district judiciary.

Updated 23 Sep, 2026 08:36am

ATC returns Imaan, Hadi’s bail petitions in protest case

Court issues notices on plea against Adiala jail authorities for failing to facilitate signing of documents

Published 23 Sep, 2026 07:30am

IHC seeks Pakistan Medical and Dental Council view on doctors’ working hours

Terms 102-hour work week for medics "inhuman".

Updated 23 Sep, 2026 08:03am

PTI seeks release of detained leaders ahead of Sept 27

• LHC to hear arguments on maintainability of plea challenging Aleema’s detention; family assails ‘high-handedness’ during late-