Islamabad High Court has undergone a significant change following the transfer of three judges. Justice Sardar Asif Iqbal has risen to the position of senior-most judge after Chief Justice. A new duty roster for judges to hear cases has been issued for the upcoming week, with four single-bench and four divisional benches to hear cases from May 4 to 7.
The Lahore High Court Bar Association has filed a petition in the Supreme Court through Hamid Khan. A special division bench for tax cases has been formed with Justice Sardar Asif Iqbal and Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir. Justice Muhammad Asif will be part of two different divisional benches along with two other judges, while Justice Muhammad Asif will hear cases in the criminal and other divisional benches.
The first divisional bench will be headed by Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar and Justice Muhammad Asif, while the second divisional bench will consist of Justice Sardar Asif Iqbal and Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir. The third divisional bench will comprise Justice Khadim Hussain Somroo and Justice Muhammad Asif, and the fourth divisional bench will be headed by Justice Muhammad Azam Khan and Justice Raja Inam Amin Manhas.
Parts of the country are still experiencing hot and dry weather, with southern regions expected to be even hotter. Expect scattered rain showers in some areas, including Punjab, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir. Pakistan National Shipping Corporation’s ship, Khairpur, carrying 8 million liters of diesel, passed through the Strait of Hormuz three days ago. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with his counterpart, Nawaz Sharif, the PML-N president, in a JIT meeting.
The Pakistani Indus Commissioner has asked his Indian counterpart for details. Senior Sindh Minister Syed Sharjeel Memon has claimed that the delay in the Karachi BRT Redline project is not the Sindh government’s fault. Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Atta Tarar, said they appreciate the efforts of journalists and media workers.
Two petitions, linked to the PTI leadership, were scheduled for hearing in the Islamabad High Court. Police claim that the youth’s killer was his friend, who shot him dead in a firing incident in Noura Abbott on March 30, and threw acid on the body to conceal his identity. Media representatives from PBA, APNS, CPNE, IAMPE, and PFUJ have expressed deep concern over the current state of freedom of expression and journalists’ safety worldwide on World Press Freedom Day.
Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Eman Al-Sufiani, praised Pakistan’s constructive role and efforts for peace and stability in the region. Karachi is gripped by hot and dry weather. According to the Met Office, the maximum temperature in Karachi reached 40.9°C. Pervez Elahi expressed condolences to the sons of Maulana Ihsanullah Haq’s wife on her demise. The annual “Passport DC” open house event was held at the Pakistani Embassy in Washington.
The Karachi Electric has appealed to residents to take precautions in light of the severe heat. Hafiz Naem-ur-Rehman, the Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, said that corruption and mafia culture are the roots of Pakistan’s problems, which have kept the country under their grip. Wheat prices have skyrocketed in various cities, with a 20-kg bag costing up to Rs 200 in just a week.
The PSL XI won the final against Hyderabad Kingsmen, defeating them by five wickets and claiming the title for the second time in eight years. The fans gave a standing ovation to both teams, and praised the match. The US will launch “Project Freedom” in the region at 9 AM, according to Pervez Elahi. Islamabad United’s captain, Shadab Khan, was named the best all-rounder. The best bowler, Sufiyan Maqsood, was awarded the Fazal Mahmood cap. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with his counterpart, Nawaz Sharif, the PML-N president, in a JIT meeting.
