Federal Constitutional Court

FCC Declares Pension a Fundamental Legal Right of Retired Employees

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ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court has declared pensions and pension-related benefits to be the legitimate fundamental legal right of retired employees, ruling that such entitlements cannot be withheld without an order from a competent court.

The nine-page written judgment, authored by Justice Arshad Hussain, states that pensions and retirement benefits cannot be stopped unless authorized by a competent court. The court further held that unnecessary delays in the payment of pensions constitute a violation of the law and may amount to contempt of court.

According to the judgment, if no appeal or review petition is filed within the prescribed time against a court order, the decision attains finality. It added that a review petition filed after the prescribed period cannot later be challenged through a constitutional petition.

The Federal Constitutional Court also directed the implementation of the Labour Court’s decision ordering the reinstatement of Muhammad Akram, a dismissed driver of a private bank, along with all his previous benefits.

The judgment observed that the failure to implement the Labour Court’s ruling even after 17 years was a matter of serious concern and described the prolonged delay in executing the decision as regrettable.

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Islamabad ATC Declares Aleema and Uzma Khan Proclaimed Offenders

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ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad has declared Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan, sisters of the PTI founder, as proclaimed offenders in connection with the October 4 protest case.

The court also issued permanent arrest warrants for both sisters.

The case was heard by ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra. During the hearing, the police submitted a report stating that the proclaimed offender proceedings had been completed.

Based on the report, the court declared Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan proclaimed offenders.

The court further directed the issuance of permanent arrest warrants for both accused and sought details of their properties.

Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan are facing charges in a case registered at Kohsar Police Station in connection with the October 4 protest.

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IHC to Hear Asad Ali Toor’s Petition Challenging NCCIA Notice Tomorrow

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The Islamabad High Court has scheduled for hearing tomorrow a petition filed by YouTuber Asad Ali Toor challenging a summons notice issued to him by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA).

The case will be heard by Justice Azam Khan of the Islamabad High Court.

The petition was filed on behalf of Asad Ali Toor by Advocate Attaullah Kundi.

In the petition, the court has been requested to declare the notice issued by the NCCIA as null and void. The petitioner has sought the cancellation of the summons notice through the proceedings before the Islamabad High Court.

The matter is scheduled to come up for hearing before the court tomorrow.

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PTI Leader Chaudhry Abdullah Tahir Dies After Gun Attack in Lahore

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LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Chaudhry Abdullah Tahir has died after unidentified armed assailants opened fire on his vehicle in Lahore.

According to police, the incident occurred when Abdullah Tahir was travelling from his residence in Gulberg to a hospital for a routine medical check-up. During the journey, two unidentified attackers riding a motorcycle intercepted his vehicle and opened indiscriminate fire.

As a result of the attack, Abdullah Tahir sustained critical injuries. He was immediately shifted to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his wounds despite efforts to save his life.

Police and rescue teams rushed to the scene soon after the incident, secured the area, and collected evidence. An investigation has been launched to determine the circumstances surrounding the attack.

Police said efforts are underway to identify and arrest the assailants, while investigators are examining the case from multiple angles. A search operation has also been initiated in the surrounding area.

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Chaudhry Abdullah Tahir was considered one of the prominent political figures from Okara. He contested the 2018 general elections for the Punjab Assembly on a PTI ticket.

Police have registered a case and begun a detailed investigation into the motive behind the attack. Forensic experts have also collected evidence from the crime scene to assist in identifying those responsible.

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NCCIA Summons Senior Journalist Asad Ali Toor in Fresh PECA Inquiry

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The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has issued a notice to senior journalist Asad Ali Toor, directing him to appear before investigators in connection with an inquiry registered under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), 2016, over allegations of disseminating false or fake information.

According to the notice issued by the Office of the Additional Director, Cyber Crime Reporting Centre (CCRC), Islamabad, and dated July 29, 2026, Toor has been summoned under Section 160 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.) in Enquiry No. 2220/26.

The notice states that the inquiry concerns the alleged dissemination, transmission and/or public exhibition of false/fake information under Section 26A of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016.

Appearance on July 31

According to the notice, the enquiry was registered on July 28, 2026, with the complainant listed as “Through State.”

The NCCIA has directed Asad Ali Toor to appear in person before the investigating officer at the Cyber Crime Reporting Centre, Building 5C, Street 169, G-13/3, Islamabad, on July 31, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. to record his version in defence.

The notice warns that failure to appear without lawful excuse will be considered an unwillingness to present a defence, after which the inquiry may proceed ex parte. It further states that non-compliance with the notice is punishable under Section 174 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), 1860.

The journalist has also been instructed to bring his original CNIC while appearing before the investigation team.

Allegations Under PECA

The notice specifically refers to allegations relating to the dissemination, transmission and public exhibition of allegedly false or fake information, an offence being investigated under Section 26A of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016.

No further details regarding the alleged content or the nature of the complaint have been mentioned in the notice.

Not the First Cybercrime Case Against Toor

This is not the first time that Asad Ali Toor has faced action by Pakistan’s cybercrime authorities.

In February 2024, when cybercrime investigations were being handled by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Toor was questioned for several hours in connection with allegations relating to an online campaign targeting members of the superior judiciary. He was subsequently arrested and produced before a court, which granted the investigating agency physical remand.

Following the completion of the remand, he was sent to Adiala Jail, where he remained in custody for nearly three weeks before being granted bail by an Islamabad court. His detention had drawn widespread attention from journalist bodies, civil society organizations and press freedom groups.

Previous Legal Challenges

Asad Ali Toor has remained involved in several legal proceedings over the past few years in connection with his journalism and online commentary. Besides facing multiple cybercrime inquiries and criminal cases, he also survived an attack at his Islamabad residence in 2021, an incident that received national and international attention.

The latest NCCIA notice marks another legal proceeding involving the senior journalist. He is expected to appear before the Cyber Crime Reporting Centre in Islamabad on July 31 to record his statement in response to the allegations mentioned in the inquiry notice.

Punjab Police

SHO, 11 Officials Suspended Over Raid on Senior Official’s Brother’s House

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LAHORE: An FIR has been registered against the Station House Officer (SHO) of Sarwar Road Police Station, Muhammad Irfan, along with 11 other police officials, after they were suspended for allegedly conducting a raid on the house of the brother of a senior government figure based on incorrect information and registering what authorities described as a false case.

According to police sources, SHO Sarwar Road Muhammad Irfan carried out the raid after obtaining permission from the SP Cantt. However, following the raid, a case was allegedly registered on false grounds.

The sources said that Sub-Inspector Mushtaq filed the FIR against SHO Irfan and the other officials over allegations of registering a false case and misuse of authority.

Police officials stated that SHO Irfan, the investigating officer, and the other suspended personnel have also been charge-sheeted, while further investigation into the incident is underway.

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According to the FIR, the case relates to an allegedly unlawful raid conducted at the residence of an important public figure. The FIR states that the former SHO of Sarwar Road Police Station and 11 officials carried out the raid at the wrong house and have subsequently been charge-sheeted.

Senior journalist Muhammad Umair claimed that police mistakenly raided the residence of the brother of one of the country’s most important personalities after allegedly identifying it as a brothel. He further claimed that police also registered a case related to the alleged brothel raid, but after telephone calls were made following the incident, the SHO and other police personnel were suspended.

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NCCIA Registers Case Against Noreen Niazi Under PECA and PPC Over Podcast Statements

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National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Islamabad has registered a case against Noreen Niazi, the sister of the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) and other legal provisions for allegedly denying the successes of the armed forces during Marka-e-Haq, making false and baseless allegations against the state and state institutions, including the armed forces, attempting to undermine public trust in the state, and creating panic.

According to the First Information Report (FIR), the case was registered on behalf of the state on the complaint of NCCIA Assistant Sub-Inspector Ibrahim Farooq. The FIR states that Noreen Niazi, during a podcast interview, allegedly made false and baseless allegations against the State of Pakistan and its institutions, including the armed forces.

The FIR further alleges that she attempted to erode public confidence in the state and spread panic by disseminating false, provocative, insulting, and threatening content through social media. It states that Noreen Niazi carried out organized propaganda against state and security institutions and that the controversial interview was shared and widely circulated on multiple accounts on X, formerly known as Twitter.

According to the FIR, she allegedly attempted to deny the successes of the Pakistan Armed Forces during Marka-e-Haq and spread what the authorities described as a false narrative aimed at creating hatred, fear, and mistrust among the public against state institutions.

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The case further states that her statements were a deliberate attempt to damage the reputation of state and defence institutions. It adds that Noreen Niazi was repeatedly served notices directing her to record her statement and join the investigation.

Based on the preliminary evidence and on the orders of the competent authority, the FIR has been registered against Noreen Niazi under Sections 20 and 26-A of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), Section 505 of the Pakistan Penal Code relating to creating public mischief, and Section 508 of the Pakistan Penal Code relating to incitement.

The FIR also states that the identification of any other individuals allegedly involved will be determined during the course of the investigation.

Islamabad Police

Islamabad Police Dismiss 12 Personnel for Absence from VVIP Security Duty

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ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Police have taken strict action against personnel who were absent from duty during the visit of foreign delegations to the federal capital, dismissing 12 officials from service, including two Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs).

According to the details, the dismissed officials include two ASIs and 10 constables. All of them had been deployed at highly sensitive locations for VVIP security duty. However, during an inspection, the personnel were found absent from their assigned sensitive duties without any valid reason.

The dismissed ASIs have been identified as Waqar Ahmed and Abid Hussain. The constables removed from service are Asif, Umar Munir, Hamza, Faizan, Irfan, Ghulam Murtaza, Khurram Shehzad, Tazeem Mushtaq, Asad Islam, and Shehzad Aslam.

The personnel were dismissed from service for negligence of duty after they were found absent from their assigned security responsibilities during the VVIP deployment.

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IHC Admits Sentence Suspension Petitions of Iman Mazari and Hadi Chattha

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Islamabad: The Islamabad High Court has declared the sentence suspension petitions of Iman Mazari and Hadi Chattha maintainable in the controversial tweets case.

Justice Muhammad Azam Khan of the Islamabad High Court issued a reserved verdict, dismissing the prosecution’s miscellaneous application regarding the maintainability of the petitions. The court ruled that the sentence suspension applications filed by convicted individuals Iman Mazari and Hadi Chattha are maintainable.

It is noteworthy that the court had reserved its decision a day earlier after hearing arguments from both sides on the prosecution’s miscellaneous application.

The prosecution had objected that the petitions filed by Iman Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha were premature.

Earlier, the trial court had sentenced Iman Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha to a total of 17 years each in prison in the controversial tweets case. Additional Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka had handed down the sentences in the case registered under the PECA Act.

Following the trial court’s decision, Iman Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha approached the Islamabad High Court seeking suspension of their sentences.

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Estate Office Revokes Justice Babar Sattar’s Islamabad House Allotment

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The allotment of an official residence in Islamabad to Justice Babar Sattar of the Peshawar High Court has been cancelled following his transfer from the Islamabad High Court.

According to a notice issued by the Registrar’s Office of the Islamabad High Court, the Estate Office cancelled the allotment of the official residence on July 3 and directed the judge to vacate the house within 30 days.

The notice states that following Justice Babar Sattar’s transfer from the Islamabad High Court to the Peshawar High Court, the Estate Office revoked the allotment of the Islamabad residence. It further says that the one-month notice period to vacate the house would be counted from July 3, the date on which the allotment was cancelled.

According to sources, after his transfer, Justice Babar Sattar chose to retain the official residence in Islamabad instead of taking government accommodation in Peshawar.

Judicial sources said that a judge is entitled to only one official residence. Sources further said that Justice Babar Sattar is currently on judicial leave.

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