Stories by Saifullah Cheema

'Citizens shouldn't be harassed in name of security': SC seeks details of barriers in Lahore

Bench headed by CJP holds suo motu hearing on security blockades in different parts of city; seeks report from IGP.

Published 10 Feb, 2018 01:22pm

Satisfied with police investigation, SC concludes suo motu notice on Zainab case

SC wraps up hearing as trial of suspected serial rapist and murderer begins in an Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore.

Updated 10 Feb, 2018 01:14pm

Qadri shelves protest policy, seeks legal solution to Model Town incident

Considering the current situation, [we] are laying aside the strategy of protestation, says the PAT chief.

Published 28 Jan, 2018 07:08pm

ATC grants police physical remand of 196 PU students involved in clash

Students damaged two cars, five motorcycles during the clash that left dozens injured, police tell court.

Updated 24 Jan, 2018 03:46pm

At least 24 students arrested from PU hostels

Police ask students to vacate hostels, leave rooms and and cupboards unlocked.

Published 23 Jan, 2018 06:52pm

Police to file cases against PU students involved in clash on campus

Cases would be filed against the members of Islami Jamiat Taleba (IJT) and Pakhtun students.

Updated 23 Jan, 2018 12:12am

CJP tasks committees to probe quality of legal education in country

We need to produce good lawyers rather than clerks, CJP says, observing existing standard of education 'won't cut it'.

Published 21 Jan, 2018 03:43pm

Parents of 8 girls raped and murdered in Kasur appear before SC seeking justice

SC advises police to go beyond DNA testing in order to track down culprits.

Updated 21 Jan, 2018 02:00pm

Chief justice bars universities from granting affiliation to 'substandard' law colleges

Stresses the need for competent lawyers instead of those who "sell paan during the day and practice law in the evening".

Published 20 Jan, 2018 01:31pm

'Sit-in to end by midnight': LHC allows PAT to hold protest at Lahore's Mall Road

Court asks media not to cover protest after midnight, says Punjab govt can take action if protests turn violent.

Updated 17 Jan, 2018 06:46pm

LHC full bench takes up petitions against Tahirul Qadri's upcoming protest

"Such protests cause hindrance in lives of the citizens," says petition; preparations for protest on Mall Road continue.

Updated 16 Jan, 2018 04:09pm

Punjab Food Authority bans Chinese salt after scientific panel finds it hazardous for health

The PFA scientific panel finds the salt contains MSG which negatively affects the heart, brain and nervous system.

Updated 15 Jan, 2018 09:23pm

SC prohibits dairy farmers from injecting cows to increase milk production

Justice Nisar orders companies producing tea whiteners to state on packaging that product is not a substitute for milk.

Published 06 Jan, 2018 03:21pm

Chief justice bars young doctors in Lahore from holding protests, asks them to turn to courts instead

"If state of education, health does not improve [...] will stop development projects such as Orange Line Train project."

Updated 06 Jan, 2018 02:40pm

India repatriates deaf, mute Pakistani boy after seven months

Hasnain Javed was arrested by Indian Border Security Force for illegally entering India on May 17.

Published 02 Jan, 2018 01:08am

Woman gives birth on Lahore hospital's stairs after being denied entry

Hospital denies woman in labour entry as she did not possess the required hospital card, says family.

Published 20 Oct, 2017 02:17pm

84 lawmakers barred from entering Punjab Assembly after ECP suspension

A total of 74 MPAs belonging to the ruling PML-N were barred from entering the House and attending Tuesday's session.

Published 17 Oct, 2017 12:28pm

Woman gives birth outside Raiwind hospital after being refused entry by staff

Hospital, provincial health ministry conducting inquiry into the matter; PTI criticises Punjab government.

Updated 17 Oct, 2017 04:20pm

Hafiz Saeed sends Khawaja Asif Rs100m defamation notice

Saeed, in the notice, claims he "had never been near the White House, let alone been wined and dined there."

Updated 01 Oct, 2017 08:25pm

'Nawaz to appoint Shahbaz as PML-N president on Sept 7'

Sources within the PML-N confirm Punjab chief minister as the next head of the ruling party.

Published 21 Aug, 2017 12:40pm