ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court on Tuesday rejected objections raised by one of its own judges, Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri, to a two-judge panel hearing a petition that challenges the validity of his law degree and his appointment to the bench, escalating a controversy that has roiled Pakistan’s judiciary and raised questions about judicial accountability.
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Punjab lawmakers advance strict limits on kite flying ahead of Basant revival
LAHORE: In a move to rein in the lethal hazards of the beloved but perilous Basant festival, a key committee in Punjab Province approved legislation on Monday that would impose a near-total ban on kite flying, allowing the activity only on designated days and in approved locations, with severe penalties for violations.
Karachi police arrest eight in extortion crackdown on Sunni Tehreek chief’s residence
KARACHI: Police in Karachi arrested eight suspects accused of running an extortion network during a raid at the residence of Muhammad Sarwat Ejaz Qadri, the chairman of the Pakistan Sunni Tehreek, a religious political party, officials said on Sunday.
Kites back in Lahore skies: Basant festival scheduled from Feb. 6
LAHORE: The Punjab government has lifted an 18-year ban on the historic Basant festival, paving the way for a three-day celebration of kites, colors and spring in Lahore starting Feb. 6, 2026, under strict new regulations aimed at preventing the deadly accidents that led to the prohibition.
Imran Khan’s sister leads sit-in outside Adiala Jail as officials block court-ordered visit
RAWALPINDI: A sit-in protest led by Aleema Khan, the sister of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, stretched into Tuesday evening outside Adiala jail in Rawalpindi, after she was again barred from meeting her brother despite a court order permitting such visits.
HEC backs KU findings on IHC judge’s questioned law degree
ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission has endorsed a university’s conclusion that a sitting judge on the Islamabad High Court obtained his law degree through unfair means, according to a detailed report submitted to the court, intensifying scrutiny over the jurist’s eligibility to hold office.
Imran Khan’s supporters rally in Peshawar, reject military accusations of threat to national security
PESHAWAR: Supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan rallied on Sunday to defend him against accusations from the military that his criticism of the armed forces posed a threat to national security, vowing that efforts to discredit him would only bolster his standing among the public.
Stones, tear gas and arrests as Sindh Culture Day rally defies police route in Karachi
KARACHI: Police in Karachi arrested 45 people on Sunday during a rally celebrating Sindh Culture Day after participants allegedly pelted stones at law enforcement personnel, prompting a response that included baton charges and tear gas shelling, a senior police official said.
Judge’s son walks free on family pardon after fatal hit-and-run kills two women
ISLAMABAD: A judicial magistrate on Saturday ordered the release on bail of the son of an Islamabad High Court justice in a fatal hit-and-run case that killed two young women, after the victims’ families appeared in court to say they had forgiven him.
Pakistan to launch AI-powered immigration overhaul to curb migrant smuggling
ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday announced a sweeping overhaul of its immigration and document verification systems, vowing to deploy artificial intelligence tools and impose stricter penalties in a bid to combat migrant smuggling and the use of fraudulent travel papers, following a series of recent incidents where passengers were barred from flights.