Stories by Nasir Iqbal

SC holds technology-enabled hearings across multiple cities

Digitised case files allow benches to access case records without physically transferring paper books between principal seat and

Published 29 Sep, 2026 06:58am

FCC sets aside IHC verdict in harassment case

Scope of high court jurisdiction, nature of harassment discussed in 18-page judgement.

Published 29 Sep, 2026 06:57am

FCC rules trade union executive body may include 25pc ‘outsiders’

Sets aside SHC’s decision declaring then KESC’s labour body chairman ineligible to contest election

Published 27 Sep, 2026 07:25am

SC bars retrospective curbs on time-scale promotions

PM Office, Establishment Division and other depts told to re-examine employees’ cases.

Updated 26 Sep, 2026 07:58am

Federal Constitutional Court rejects inheritance claim by children of predeceased brother

Rules that the children of a predeceased brother cannot invoke Section 4 of the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance to claim a share in property.

Updated 25 Sep, 2026 09:57am

SC rules original design determines car classification

Sets aside Peshawar High Court order; allows Pakistan Customs appeal in limousine case.

Published 24 Sep, 2026 07:04am

Dower is wife’s right, not a bargaining chip, SC rules

• Bench holds husbands cannot attach demeaning conditions to Mahr • Directs Nikah registrars to record terms accurately; courts

Published 23 Sep, 2026 07:30am

Dower not a ‘price’ for wife but her mandatory legal right, SC rules

Observes that courts must protect wives’ dower rights and must not allow husbands to use dower as a weapon in subsequent disputes.

Published 22 Sep, 2026 03:58pm

CJP Afridi briefs National Defence University delegation on justice reforms

Explains constitutional scheme of trichotomy of powers and complementary roles of the Legislature, Executive and Judiciary in upholding the rule of law.

Updated 22 Sep, 2026 08:49am

Lawful benefits can’t be denied due to ‘administrative delays’

FCC rejects Punjab govt’s appeal against LHC verdict; upholds Rs150,000 monthly allowance for ex-PACP official.

Published 22 Sep, 2026 07:06am

SC expresses displeasure over delayed registration of FIRs in Sindh

Bench orders provincial prosecutor general to furnish report on all murder cases from Jan 1, 2025 till date with time

Published 19 Sep, 2026 04:09am

Supreme Court admonishes Sindh police over delays in filing FIRs

Court says delays will not be treated as a “mere irregularity”, but trial courts can record findings and take legal action if needed.

Published 18 Sep, 2026 08:57pm

Bushra urges FCC to fix sentence suspension appeal next week

Application cites rapidly deteriorating eyesight and risk to her remaining eye

Published 18 Sep, 2026 07:10am

Reprieve proves short-lived as Imaan, Hadi re-arrested hours after bail

• In late-night proceedings, ATC rejects police request for 30-day physical remand, sends them back to jail • Couple held over FIR

Published 18 Sep, 2026 07:09am

Pakistan Bar Council urges govt to contain fuel price inflation, provide relief to citizens

PBC says daily fuel price increases have made the cost of living unbearable for ordinary citizens.

Published 17 Sep, 2026 08:57pm

Al-Qadir Trust case: Bushra Bibi moves FCC for early hearing of sentence suspension plea

Application says rapidly deteriorating ocular condition threatens Bushra's remaining eyesight.

Updated 17 Sep, 2026 03:02pm

Imaan, Hadi sent on judicial remand in another case after SC suspends sentences

Attempts were being made to keep the couple in jail, former federal minister Shireen Mazari says.

Updated 19 Sep, 2026 07:16pm

SC dismayed by FCC demand for Imran’s case record

• Bench observes FCC order gives rise to legal questions; seeks AGP’s assistance if order is binding for SC • Fixing of SC cases

Published 17 Sep, 2026 07:04am

Imran's hospital transfer: SC expresses reservation at fixation of cases before FCC

SC bench postpones proceedings for a date after 3 weeks, observing that propriety demands deferment.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 04:22pm

FCC CJ reaffirms commitment to constitutional responsibility

• AGP says FCC rulings have far-reaching implications for outlining state authority • PBC vice chairman highlights need for

Published 16 Sep, 2026 06:49am