Author: Khudayar Mohla

Managing Partner at Mohla & Mohla - Advocates and Legal Consultants, Islamabad, Founder of The Law Today Pakistan (TLTP) Newswire Service. Former President Press Association of Supreme Court of Pakistan with over two decades of coverage of defining judicial moments - including the dissolution and restoration of Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, Asif Ali Zardari NAB cases, Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani contempt proceedings, Panama Papers case against Mian Nawaz Sharif, matters involving Imran Khan, and the high treason trial of former Army Chief and President Pervez Musharraf. He now practises law and teaches Jurisprudence, International Law, Civil and Criminal Law. Can be reached at: mohla@lawtoday.com.pk

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IESCO Heroes Ensure Power Supply at Murree During Heavy Snowfall

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January 25, 2026

ISLAMABAD/MURREE: Amidst the challenging and snow-capped terrain of Murree, the Islamabad Electricity Supply Company (IESCO) formation has proven that their commitment is defined by deeds rather than mere promises. In a region…

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SC Protects Wife’s Dower in Illegal Second Marriage Case, Orders Rs1.2m Dower

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January 24, 2026

ISLAMABAD : While declaring a woman entitled to receive Rs1.2 million as the remaining dower in a family case, the Supreme Court set aside a subordinate court’s decision that had forced her…

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Administrative Inefficiency No Excuse for Delaying Promotions, SC

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January 23, 2026

ISLAMABAD: The top court ruled on Thursday that procedural delays caused by administrative inefficiencies of those at the helm of government-run departments cannot justify failing to ensure timely promotions for public officers.…

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FCC Reserves Verdict on Govt Appeal Challenging LHC Directives on India Import Ban

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January 22, 2026

ISLAMABAD: Upon hearing extensive arguments from Advocate Hafiz Ahsaan Ahmad Khokhar, the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Wednesday reserved its judgment on a government appeal. The appeal challenges a series of directives…

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SC Directs Establishment Division for Fresh CSB Hearing in Promotion Case of Retired CSS Officer

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January 21, 2026

ISLAMABAD: While hearing the plea of retired CSS officer Ms Sabiha Hameed regarding promotion discrimination, Supreme Court found a clear violation of the principle of natural justice, “Audi Alteram Partem,” and directed…

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LHC Defines ‘Absconder’ vs. ‘Proclaimed Offender’ Boundary; Sets Aside Death Sentence Over Procedural Lapses

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January 19, 2026

LAHORE: In a significant judicial determination that reinforces the protection of fundamental rights against arbitrary state action, the Lahore High Court has meticulously delineated the legal boundaries between a mere “absconder” and…

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Türkiye Announces Scholarship Opportunities for Students from Azad Jammu and Kashmir

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January 18, 2026

ISLAMABAD : Pak-Turk Maarif International Schools & Colleges have officially announced the launch of MAGIS 2026-1 (Maarif Entrance Exam) — a merit-based admission and scholarship programme aimed at identifying talented and high-achieving…

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LHC Draws Line Between Judicial Critique and Contempt; Orders Crackdown on Social Media Vilification

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January 18, 2026

LAHORE: While affirming that the law shields robust criticism aimed at rectifying judicial errors, the Lahore High Court has made it clear that it brooks no tolerance for rhetoric that impugns the…

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LHC Disposes of Long-Standing Ojhri Camp Land Dispute Through Amicable Mediation

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January 18, 2026

RAWALPINDI: Justice Jawad Hassan of the Lahore High Court (LHC), Rawalpindi Bench, has issued a detailed verdict approving a settlement reached through mediation and arbitration in a land dispute dating back to…

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Pension is a Constitutional Right Over an Act of Generosity: SC

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January 17, 2026

ISLAMABAD : In a six-page verdict on Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that pensions are vested constitutional rights earned through faithful service, not discretionary bounties. Justice Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui of the top…

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