Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar has criticized the Judicial Commission’s move to transfer five judges of the Islamabad High Court to other high courts. In a statement, he said that the move is unprecedented as no high court judge has been transferred to another high court without their consent in the past 50 years. The move, he said, reflects the administrative control of the judiciary, raising questions about the impartiality of the decision.
Barrister Gohar further stated that the PTI strongly opposes the move, and the party’s political committee has decided to include two opposition members in the commission’s meeting today. He and Senator Ali Zafar will attend the meeting to express the party’s concerns.
Meanwhile, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Lahore has killed two suspected terrorists in a shootout. A Pakistani citizen, in an interview with Geo News, expressed concern about the difficult conditions faced by Pakistani prisoners in Cambodian jails.
The PTI Chairman’s wife, Alima Khan, has demanded that the government ensures the test and treatment of her husband in the presence of their family. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has waived the license requirements for solar users with a capacity of 25 kW and below.
Senator Barrister Ali Zafar of the PTI has stated that the transfer of judges can only be done on merit and not on personal grounds, as the Constitution does not permit it. He further added that the move is an attack on the judiciary.
In other news, a high-level delegation from the European Union, led by the Director General of International Partnerships, met with Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif. The delegation discussed investment opportunities in Pakistan and the EU’s support for the country’s economic development.
The Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Montazeri, has praised Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to facilitate talks between Iran and the US. The US President had stated that Iran has demanded the immediate opening of the Hormuz Strait.
The Pakistan Army has revealed that its missile system is equipped with the latest Avionics and Navigation Technology. The United Arab Emirates has announced its decision to withdraw from OPEC and OPEC+. The move will come into effect on May 1, 2026.
US President Donald Trump faces a critical deadline on May 1, as the American law requires him to seek congressional approval to continue military action against Iran beyond 60 days. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bennett has made a significant claim about Iran’s oil exports. Former US Deputy Foreign Minister Wendy Sherman has stated that Trump wants Iran to completely disarm, which is unlikely to happen.
