Stories by Nasir Iqbal

Guidelines issued to protect property rights of children

FCC sets aside LHC judgement, restores revisional court’s order; directs courts to identify minor parties at outset of proceedings. Updated 17 Jul, 2026 08:17am

SC reserves ruling on jurisdictional dispute with FCC over authority to hear bail applications in pending NAB appeals

Advocate Ibadur Rehman Lodhi says the court should have “some semblance of authority”; Justice Mazhar asks counsel to suggest middle ground. Published 16 Jul, 2026 07:20pm

Rulings that led to Monal demolition transgression of judicial power: FCC

Written order asks civil court to decide lease dispute Published 16 Jul, 2026 06:58am

FCC suspends high court’s interim orders in SPSC exams case

Relief came on appeals filed by Sindh govt, Sindh Public Service Commission. Updated 16 Jul, 2026 09:17am

FCC terms SC, IHC decisions on demolition of restaurants in Margalla Hills ‘grave miscarriage of justice’

In a short order, FCC says MHNP formed an integral part of the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) and was therefore subject to the laws, rules and regulations applicable to the federal capital. Published 15 Jul, 2026 11:05pm

Supreme Court to decide if it can still hear NAB bails

AGP argues both appeals and bails in pending NAB cases will now be heard by FCC; Imran, Bushra file chamber appeals seeking SC jurisdiction in Al-Qadir case. Published 15 Jul, 2026 07:18am

FCC clears hurdles to completion of Nai Gaj Dam

Sets aside SHC orders allowing contractor to claim price escalation beyond agreed terms; orders completion of remaining work under original contract. Updated 14 Jul, 2026 08:05am

SC completes digitisation of all pending cases

The digitisation exercise was completed alongside the court’s regular judicial work. Published 14 Jul, 2026 07:24am

FCC overturns SC’s 2024 judgement on demolition of Monal restaurants

Stay goes as FCC rules that disputes related to ownership will be decided by trial courts Published 14 Jul, 2026 07:00am

FCC sets aside SC judgment that allowed demolition of restaurants in Margalla Hills National Park

Directs trial courts where the matter is pending to decide cases as soon as possible. Published 13 Jul, 2026 08:53pm

Al-Qadir Trust case: Imran, Bushra challenge SC registrar's refusal to entertain their petitions

The couple had filed an appeal against IHC's refusal to suspend their sentences, which the SC registrar had refused to entertain in June. Published 13 Jul, 2026 08:22pm

SC lays down guidelines to curb harassment in educational institutions

Restores headmistress’ penalty for negligence in protecting female teachers; orders strict anti-harassment mechanisms, law enforcement. Updated 11 Jul, 2026 07:22am

FCC recalls orders that led to Nasla Tower demolition in Karachi

Ruling regrets how SC overstepped its role in launching demolition drive across Karachi, expanded into matters that were not placed before the court. Updated 10 Jul, 2026 08:21am

SC rules technical procedures should not impede justice

Bench asks trial court to review petitioner’s statement, make corrections in case of any discrepancy. Updated 10 Jul, 2026 07:44am

FCC bars conversion of industrial land into housing schemes

Verdict says land acquired for public purpose must retain "original use"; upholds PHC ruling against housing scheme on mill land. Updated 09 Jul, 2026 07:52am

JUI-F challenges Islamabad's child marriage law in Shariat court

The petition argues that the law’s definition of a “child” as a person un­­der 18 years of age conflicts with the Islamic concept of puberty as the threshold for marriageability. Updated 08 Jul, 2026 07:53am