Two judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) have written letters expressing conflicting views on the ongoing proceedings related to a harassment complaint filed against the chief justice by Advocate Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir. Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir, who was part of the now-defunct committee formed to examine harassment allegations against IHC CJ Justice Sarfraz Dogar, sided with the top judge. He asserted that such allegations do not fall under the purview of the workplace harassment law. In a letter, Justice Tahir clarified that the appropriate forum to address such grievances is the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC). According to sources familiar…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Despite repeated attempts by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) to interrogate PTI founder Imran Khan at Adiala Jail, officials have been unable to obtain any information as he has consistently refused to meet with them. Meanwhile, a petition has been filed in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking permission for the former prime minister and his wife, Bushra Bibi, to exercise their conjugal rights while confined in the same jail. According to sources, a three-member NCCIA team, led by Additional Director Ayaz Khan, visited Central Jail Adiala on Thursday for the second time this week to question the…
In a meeting chaired by Senator Samina Mumtaz Zehri at Parliament House, a Senate committee reviewed alarming reports of corporal punishment, torture, and sexual abuse in religious seminaries across Punjab, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Officials from federal and provincial departments briefed the committee on the steps they had taken to tackle the issue. Senator Samina Zehri emphasized that the state’s primary responsibility is to protect children. She clarified that the goal was not to target legitimate religious institutions but to eliminate abuse through effective oversight and accountability. She expressed concern over the lack of proper registration, financial transparency, and monitoring…
With PTI leader Imran Khan having been in jail for over two years, his lawyer, Latif Khosa, on Thursday met with Chief Justice Yahya Afridi to deliver a letter from the former prime minister. The letter details his hardships in prison and requests the prompt scheduling of his pending cases. Mr. Khosa handed over the letter to the top judge during a meeting that lasted more than an hour and later informed the media that the CJP had assured a “positive response” to their plight within 24 hours. The Chief Justice also asked them to file a formal application in…
For many car owners in Pakistan, insurance has long felt rigid, outdated, and disconnected from their needs. However, as cars, roads, and lifestyles evolve, so too must the approach to staying protected on the road. TPL Insurance is spearheading this change by introducing flexible, technology-driven auto insurance solutions that seamlessly integrate into the driving experience. From “Buy Now Pay Later” plans that make coverage more accessible to “Pay As You Drive” models that reward safe drivers and instant “Motorway Insurance” via M-Tag, TPL Insurance is demonstrating that car insurance can be as dynamic as the people behind the wheel. “Motorway…
In an interview aired on Pakistani television channels on Friday, the DG ISPR shared his views. According to the channels, the interview was reportedly given to a German media outlet. During the interview, the military spokesperson was asked about Army Chief Asim Munir’s visits to the US and whether they had contributed to “warming up” relations between Islamabad and Washington. In his response, Lt-Gen Chaudhry praised the US and President Trump’s role in mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan in May following a four-day escalation. He said, “Over a period of time, we have been able to enhance and…
Imran Khan’s arrest on May 9, 2023, triggered widespread violent protests across the country, during which state buildings and military installations, including the GHQ, were set on fire and vandalized. Khan was expected to participate in today’s hearing at the ATC via a video link. However, his counsel, Faisal Malik, argued against this arrangement before Judge Amjad Ali Shah, based on the PTI’s application. Prosecutor Zaheer Shah countered by stating that the trial proceedings were transferred to the ATC from Adiala Jail, where Imran is imprisoned, based on an executive order by the Punjab government. “The authority to review an…
In the petitions, which Dawn.com has obtained, the Islamabad High Court (IHC), its chief justice, and the Federation of Pakistan are named as respondents. In their submissions, the judges petitioned the Supreme Court to declare that administrative powers cannot be “used to undermine or override the judicial powers” of high court judges. They further requested the apex court to rule that a high court’s chief justice is “not authorized to constitute benches or transfer cases” once a high court bench has already been assigned a case. Furthermore, the petitions requested a declaration that a high court’s chief justice “cannot arbitrarily…
Microsoft announced on Thursday its plans to construct a second massive artificial intelligence (AI) data center in Wisconsin, bringing its total investment in the state to more than $7 billion. This new project will join a previously announced $3.3 billion data center in Mount Pleasant, located in the southeastern corner of the state. Microsoft confirmed on Thursday that the initial data center is on track to open next year and will employ about 500 people at its peak, with the workforce expanding to roughly 800 once the second data center is completed. The area in Racine County, situated between Milwaukee…
An Indian edtech startup, upGrad, is exploring more university partnerships in the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. According to a top executive, this is due to a decline in students choosing to study in the U.S. and the U.K., primarily because of visa restrictions and financial hurdles. Founded by film producer Ronnie Screwvalaa and backed by Singapore’s Temasek, upGrad collaborates with about 80 universities across 10 countries to offer online MBA and executive education programs. The company generates revenue by enrolling students in online courses and assisting their transition to overseas campuses to complete their degrees. Praneet Singh, upGrad’s…
