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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TopicIslamabad high court

Topic: Islamabad high court

Petition filed against Pakistani dating show Lazawal Ishq—’dangerous influence’, ‘un-Islamic’

Lazawal Ishq, hosted by Pakistani actress Ayesha Omar, is a dating show filmed in Istanbul and modeled on the Turkish format Aşk Adası, bearing resemblance to the international hit Love Island.

Pakistani court orders govt to form panel to investigate misuse of blasphemy laws

Islamabad HC passed the order while hearing a case involving multiple blasphemy complaints, with allegations of repeated patterns. Probe body directed to submit report in 4 months.

No unauthorised protests allowed during SCO summit, says Islamabad HC amid anti-govt protests

The court directed the local administration to allocate designated areas for protests in the capital city.

Pakistan judges vs generals—why bombshell letter on ISI meddling could stir big trouble

Six judges have complained about interference from the ISI in cases related to Imran Khan & PTI. Can it trigger a lawyers’ movement like the one that contributed to Musharraf’s ouster?

‘Autonomy of judges can’t be compromised,’ says Chief Justice of Pakistan

The statement by Qazi Faez Isa comes amid allegations by Islamabad High Court judges of interference by intelligence agencies in judicial processes.

Islamabad High Court judges demand judicial convention against ISI Interference

In a letter to the SJC, six judges of the IHC sought guidance from the council on the "interference" of the spy agencies in courts' affairs.

PTI leaders announce public gathering on eve of Pakistan Day, call for release of arrested members

PTI leaders Salman Akram Raja and Sardar Latif Khosa were arrested Sunday as workers staged nationwide protests against alleged rigging in 8 February elections and stealing of mandates.

Pakistan HC acquits former PM Nawaz Sharif in two corruption cases

Sharif was convicted in July 2018 and handed 10 years in jail in Avenfield properties corruption case about assets beyond known income in London.

‘His life is in threat’: Pakistan govt denies Imran Khan court-ordered public trial

Former Pakistan prime minister has not been seen in public since he was jailed for 3 years in Aug for unlawfully selling state gifts during his tenure in office from 2018 to 2022.

Imran Khan to be released on bail as Pakistan court suspends Toshakhana case verdict

Pakistan district and sessions court had sentenced Khan to 3 years in prison in the Toshakhana case for illegally selling state gifts and had barred him from politics for 5 years.

On Camera

A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.