Nasir Iqbal

Articles by Nasir Iqbal

Rights-based prison reforms pledged

Health July 3, 2026

• Chief ministers commit to reducing unnecessary incarceration, improving infrastructure• CJP terms reforms ‘shared institutional responsibility’• Maryam says prisons should be reflective of...

Women’s inheritance rights enshrined in Sharia, Supreme Court holds

News July 2, 2026

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday settled a 71-year-old family dispute, ruling that inheritance is a vested Sharia (Islamic) and legal right that devolves upon all heirs, including women, imme...

Petitioner approaches SC to overturn IHC’s acquittal of accused in domestic violence case

News July 1, 2026

ISLAMABAD: A domestic violence case landed at the doorstep of the Supreme Court on Tuesday, as the victim petitioner moved to overturn the Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) Feb 24, 2026 acquittal of an a...

Hands off bride’s jewellery, wedding gifts, Supreme Court says

News June 30, 2026

• Rules husband, in-laws can’t claim ornaments gifted to bride; withholding them is ‘unlawful deprivation’• Notes dowry constitutes women’s ‘financial security’• Family courts empowe...

Hands off bride’s jewellery, wedding gifts, SC says

News June 30, 2026

• Rules husband, in-laws can’t claim ornaments gifted to bride; withholding them is ‘unlawful deprivation’• Notes dowry constitutes women’s ‘financial security’• Family courts empowe...

SJC dismisses complaint against IHC judge for 'influencing' hit-and-run case involving his son

Sports June 29, 2026

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has dismissed a complaint against Islamabad High Court (IHC) Judge Muhammad Asif, closing proceedings over allegations that he used his office to influenc...

Supreme Court cautions courts on property disputes amid soaring prices

News June 28, 2026

• Observes real estate agreements should be interpreted in light of economic realities • Rules buyer missing payment deadline cannot seek specific performance • Verdict upholds LHC decision dism...

Psychiatrists challenge FSC ruling on suicide attempts

Health June 24, 2026

• Request Shariat Appellate Bench of the Supreme Court to set aside the judgement declaring decriminalisation of suicide attempts repugnant to Islamic injunctions• Argue neither Holy Quran, Sunnah...

Judges who lose public trust should be removed: SC

News June 20, 2026

• Rules judicial integrity cannot be compromised• Restores removal penalty for judicial officer, overturning tribunal’s decision to grant compulsory retirement ISLAMABAD: Establishing ethical st...

Judicial processes go cashless

Technology June 19, 2026

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday signed a tripartite agreement with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and 1LINK (Guarantee) Ltd for the integration of digital payment solutions into...