Islamabad, February 23, 2026 — The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that suspension from service does not amount to dismissal or termination, and therefore, a suspended civil servant remains entitled to full salary, allowances, and all other service benefits during the suspension period.
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Supreme Court rules blocking CNIC violates fundamental rights
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has declared illegal the Sindh High Court’s order to block a citizen’s Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) to enforce a court judgment, ruling that depriving a person of their CNIC infringes on the fundamental right to life.
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Tenants cannot challenge landlord ownership while occupying property, Supreme Court rules
Islamabad, February 16, 2026 – The Supreme Court of Pakistan has clarified that tenants cannot dispute the ownership rights of their landlords while continuing to occupy the property under a tenancy agreement.
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Supreme Court Rules Forced DNA Testing Violates Fundamental Rights in Pakistan
Islamabad, December 12, 2025 — In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has declared that compelling any individual to undergo a DNA test without consent is a direct violation of fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution. The apex court held that such intrusive orders infringe upon personal dignity and cannot be made part of judicial proceedings unless explicitly required by law.
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SC declares customs case against Commander Agro void
Islamabad, August 31, 2025 – The Supreme Court of Pakistan has declared that customs proceedings against M/s Commander Agro (Private) Limited were time-barred under the Customs Act, 1969, while overturning a Lahore High Court (LHC) ruling.
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Supreme Court rejects FBR input tax adjustment case
Islamabad, July 26, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has suffered a legal setback as the Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed its petition in a high-profile input tax adjustment case, reinforcing the importance of substantiated tax enforcement actions.
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Supreme Court Halts Same-Day Tax Recovery Notices
Islamabad, July 15, 2025 – The Supreme Court of Pakistan ruled that notices issued under Section 140 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 cannot demand immediate tax recovery on the same day of issuance. Instead, such notices must specify a future date for compliance, ensuring due process and legal protection.
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FBR concludes super tax case arguments in Supreme Court
Islamabad – The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday adjourned proceedings in the high-profile super tax case until May 22, after the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) concluded its arguments.
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Supreme Court clarifies timeframe for tax record retention
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that the statutory timeframe for retaining tax records, typically set at six years under Section 174(1) of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, becomes secondary if a legal proceeding is pending.
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Justice Yahya Afridi Nominated as New Chief Justice of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, the Special Parliamentary Committee has officially nominated Justice Yahya Afridi as the new Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), succeeding the outgoing CJP, Justice Qazi Faez Isa, who is set to retire on October 25. Justice Afridi’s nomination comes after extensive deliberations within the parliamentary panel, formed to select the next CJP from among the three most senior judges of the Supreme Court.
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