Lahore High Court orders seizure of smoke-emitting vehicles to combat smog
The Lahore High Court has issued strict orders to combat rising smog levels, directing that all vehicles causing excessive pollution be seized.
Smog case: LHC orders closures of markets at 8pm in Punjab
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday ordered the closure of all markets across Punjab by 8 p.m. as several parts of Pakistan’s most populated province struggle with a severe smog crisis. The LHC judge Justice Shahid Karim heard the citizen petitions for smog control. During the hearing, he
Karachi breaks 57-year heat record
The city of Karachi experienced the hottest nights this October which broke a 57-year heat record.
LHC Proposes Work-from-Home, School Closures to Tackle Smog
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has proposed a policy of work-from-home, school closures, and a complete shutdown of commercial activities to combat the severe smog and reduce health risks in the city. During a hearing on petitions related to smog mitigation, Justice Shahid Karim suggested a policy of two work-from-home
‘Students claiming Lahore college girl was raped have no evidence’, LHC told
LAHORE: Students claiming that a girl was raped at a private college in Lahore have no evidence to support their claim, the counsel for the Punjab government told the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday. Reports of an alleged rape of a college student in Lahore led to massive protests
Court orders police to recover missing YouTuber by Aug 20
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ordered the Lahore police to recover YouTuber Aun Ali Khosa, who was allegedly “taken into custody by some unknown armed men”, by August 20. A day ago, Aun’s wife Binish Iqbal filed a petition in the LHC. Later Justice Shahbaz Ali Rizvi heard the
Imran Khan seeks Lahore High Court protection against potential military custody
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has approached the Lahore High Court seeking protection from potential military custody in relation to the May 9 incidents. Through his lawyer, Uzair Karamat Bhandari, Khan filed a petition with the High Court, naming the federal government and the Inspectors General of Police from
LHC permits markets to stay open until midnight
In preparation for the upcoming Eid ul-Azha celebration, the Lahore High Court (LHC) has extended the business hours for markets in Lahore. During the hearing of smog related petitions, Justice Shahid Karim of the Lahore High Court permitted markets to remain open until 12 am on the occasion of Eid
Punjab to experience record-breaking temperatures next week
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has informed the Lahore High Court (LHC) that temperatures are expected to exceed 50 degrees Celsius in Punjab next week. During a hearing on petitions related to smog and environmental pollution, a PDMA representative told the court that the province is forecasted to experience
Chaudhry Pervez Elahi released from Kot Lakhpat Jail returns home
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Chaudhry Pervez Elahi has been released from jail. Furthermore, he arrived at his residence, Zahoor Elahi Palace, from Kot Lakhpat Jail. Today, the Lahore High Court ordered the release of Chaudhry Pervez Elahi. Justice Sultan Tanveer Ahmed of the Lahore High Court has granted bail
