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Federal Constitutional Court restores administrative authority but protects public spaces KARACHI – In a major legal ruling affecting urban land use, the Federal Constitutional Court has overturned an earlier decision that barred the plot conversion of residential into commercial properties in Karachi, effectively restoring regulatory authority to relevant planning and development departments.
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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that registering a First Information Report (FIR) or initiating criminal proceedings in tax-related matters is illegal if tax liability has not first been determined through proper assessment or adjudication under tax laws.
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Islamabad, March 3, 2026 – The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has overturned a previous judgment by the Lahore High Court (LHC) concerning the conversion of a residential plot into commercial use. The case has been sent back to the high court for a fresh hearing, which must be concluded within 90 days.
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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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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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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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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 […]
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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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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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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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