Lahore court grants interim bail to PM’s daughter, son-in-law in money laundering case – Pakistan
LAHORE: A special court (central) on Tuesday granted interim pre-arrest bail to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s daughter, Rabia Imran and her husband Imran Yousaf in a money laundering case. The couple personally appeared before the court along with their counsel. Judge Ashfaq Ahmed heard and allowed the bail petitions of the couple, subject to submission […]
Mahrang moves Supreme Court against denial of bail – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Dr Mahrang Baloch approached the Supreme Court on Monday to challenge the denial of post-arrest bail in a case registered against her under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA), 1997. Filed by Advocate Jibran Nasir on behalf of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee’s (BYC) central organiser, the petition was moved after the Balochistan High Court (BHC) rejected […]
Suspect in shooting at Trump press dinner to appear in court – World
A California man accused of storming a gala dinner attended by President Donald Trump was to appear in court on Monday over a shooting that marks the latest spasm of political violence in deeply divided America. Administration officials said the suspect in Saturday night’s shocking attack apparently aimed to kill Trump and senior officials at […]
Karachi court orders release of five women held for staging protest against ‘enforced disappearance’ – Pakistan
KARACHI: A judicial magistrate on Sunday discharged five women, including a Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) activist, who were arrested for staging a protest outside the Karachi Press Club (KPC) a day before and booked in a sedition case. On Saturday, police arrested BYC activist Fozia Baloch, her mother and their three other companions for staging […]
Trump administration begins $166b tariff refunds after Supreme Court blow
US president’s use of 1977 act to impose tariffs was struck down by Supreme Court in February A view of the US Supreme Court in Washington, US June 29, 2024. Photo: Reuters The United States government has begun the unprecedented task of refunding more than $166 billion in tariffs after a landmark ruling by the […]
Court cancels bail of YouTuber Rajab Butt over his absence – Newspaper
KARACHI: A sessions court on Friday recalled the interim bail granted earlier to YouTuber Rajab Butt over non-prosecution in a case pertaining to allegedly “hurting religious sentiments”. Lawyer Riaz Ali Solangi had lodged a complaint against the YouTuber in January 2025 at the Hyderi Market police station, under Section 295-A (deliberate and malicious acts intended […]
Supreme Court adopts digital hearings across multiple cities – Pakistan
The Supreme Court (SC) said on Wednesday it has successfully integrated cutting-edge technology into its judicial processes, redefining how justice is delivered across the country. The move is a decisive step toward a more transparent, accessible, and citizen-centric justice system, according to a court handout. Harnessing digital innovation, the SC operationalised seamless multi-location hearings — […]
Lahore High Court grants bail to Falak Javed in Azma Bokhari video case – Pakistan
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday granted post-arrest bail to PTI social media activist Falak Javed in a case related to alleged viral circulation of a fake video of Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari. Justice Shehram Sarwar Chaudhry allowed the bail petition subject to furnishing surety bonds of Rs1 million. The judge also granted […]
Indian court effectively bans madrassas in Uttar Pradesh before election – World
A court in India has essentially banned Islamic schools in the country’s most populous state of Uttar Pradesh, a move that could further distance Muslims from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government ahead of general elections. Friday’s ruling scraps a 2004 law governing madrassas in Uttar Pradesh (UP), claiming it violates India’s constitutional secularism […]
India court effectively bans madrasas before election
NEW DELHI: A court in India essentially banned madrasas in the country’s most populous state, a move that could further distance many Muslims from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu-nationalist government ahead of national elections. The Friday ruling scraps a 2004 law governing madrasas in Uttar Pradesh, saying it violates India’s constitutional secularism and ordering that […]