IHC seeks CDA response on appeals of One Constitution Avenue apartment sub-lessees

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday issued notices to the Capital Development Authority (CDA) on intra-court appeals filed by 20 apartment sub-lessees of the multi-billion-rupee One Constitution Avenue project, seeking protection of their possession rights after the cancellation of the project’s lease.

The court sought the CDA’s response by tomorrow (Wednesday).

A division bench…

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The 9 Democratic Primaries to Watch Closely This Year

As a _New Republic_ reader, you’re well aware that 2026 is a midterm year. But unless you’re a political junkie—or a voter in a handful of states—you might be unaware that primary season has already begun. Five states have held primaries already, while the rest are taking place this spring and summer. On the Democratic side, there’s no shortage of ideological disputes, age gaps, and longtime…

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Lawyer seeks Imran's release on humanitarian grounds as IHC hears appeals in £190m graft reference

ISLAMABAD: Counsel for former prime minister Imran Khan on Thursday urged the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to consider his client’s release on humanitarian and compassionate grounds, citing prolonged solitary confinement and an eye infection.

Defence counsel Salman Safdar’s request came as the IHC took up appeals filed by Imran and his spouse, Bushra Bibi, against their conviction in the £190…

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Federal Constitutional Court sets aside Class-IV appointments at Karak DHQ Hospital

ISLAMABAD: Expressing serious concern over a disquieting state of affairs in public appointments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Friday ordered a departmental inquiry against delinquent officials of the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital in Karak to discourage such irregularities in the future.

Headed by Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi, a two-judge FCC bench…

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IHC to hear Imran, Bushra’s pleas for sentence suspensions in £190m graft case on March 11

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) is set to hear former prime minister Imran Khan and his spouse Bushra Bibi’s petitions seeking the suspension of their sentences in the £190 million corruption case on March 11.

A division bench comprising Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar and Justice Muhammad Azam Khan resumed the case proceedings on Thursday.

During the hearing, the bench…

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Syria’s Anti-Kurdish Offensive Suits Israeli Strategy

Israeli politicians often paint themselves as allies of Kurdish freedom against Arab dictators. Yet today Israel is dropping the act, now that it sees Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa as a potential ally against Iran.


Members of the People's Defense Units (YPG) stand guard as Syrian Public Security Forces enter the Kurdish-majority city of Qamişlo in northeastern Syria on February 3,…

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