The Nation

CJP appointed as Honorary Bencher of Inner Temple, UK

ISLAMABAD – Chief Justice of Pakistan Mr Justice Yahya Afridi has been appointed as an Honorary Bencher of the Hon’ble Society of the Inner Temple, London, one of the four historic Inns of Court in the United Kingdom.

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The Nation

Justice Aurangzeb terms alternative dispute resolution vital to reduce burden of court cases

ISLAMABAD – Justice Mian Gul Hassan Aurangzeb on Monday said alternative dispute resolution and mediation had become the need of the hour in order to reduce the increasing burden of court cases in Pakistan.

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The Nation

LHC orders return of Rs70m to CM Maryam in Chaudhry Sugar Mills case

LAHORE – The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday ordered the return of Rs 70 million deposited as guarantee money by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in the Chaudhry Sugar Mills Case.

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Dawn News

SC overturns its own conviction of ex-minister Anwar Saifullah in graft case

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday overturned its own 2016 judgement convicting former federal minister for petroleum and natural resources Anwar Saifullah in a corruption reference, observing that an appellate court should not substitute its …

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The Nation

IHC suspends order of Justice of Peace for registration of FIR against CRO, Girdawar

ISLAMABAD – The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has suspended an order of Justice of Peace for registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against Circle Revenue Officer and Girdawar Islamabad.

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The Nation

33 appeals decided as Sukkur DIG takes action on police misconduct

SUKKUR – In line with policy directives issued by Sindh IGP Javed Alam Odho for internal accountability in the police department, DIG Sukkur, Nasir Aftab on Monday issued orders on 33 appeals, including reinstatement pleas of dismissed policemen a…

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Dawn News

Imran’s sister urges Supreme Court to order his hospitalisation

ISLAMABAD: Dr Uzma Khan, the sister of ex-premier Imran Khan, on Monday challenged before the Supreme Court the Islamabad High Court ruling to refuse to shift him to Shifa International Hospital, allow access to his personal physicians, family and…

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The Nation

Man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump pleads not guilty

WASHINGTON – The man accused of attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump at a White House reporters’ gala last month pleaded not guilty to all charges on Monday.

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The Nation

Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m over use of her image on TV boxes

CALIFORNIA – Pop star Dua Lipa has filed a $15m (£11m) lawsuit against Samsung, alleging it used her image on packaging for its televisions without permission.

#DuaLipa #Samsung #Lawsuit

Dawn News

Peshawar court acquits 74 PTI activists in May 2023 violence case

PESHAWAR: As many as 74 PTI activists have been acquitted in a case regarding violence on May 10, 2023, which led to the deaths of two people. Additional sessions judge Faraz Ahmad on Monday accepted an application filed by the defence for acquitt…

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