Islamabad High Court rules PCL placement unconstitutional

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1. 19 Sep 2026 74% related

   5 outlets

   IHC issues ruling on PTI's planned long march to Islamabad

   Most outlets reported the Islamabad High Court's ruling that political parties and governments cannot legally block public roads during protests. Several also highlighted the court's emphasis on protecting citizens’ rights and preventing violations. A few mentioned additional aspects, such as the court warning against aggression by federating units and directing chief ministers to prevent misuse of state machinery, but these points were not universally included. The framing remained largely consistent, with the primary focus on the illegality of road blockades for political marches.

2. 18 Sep 2026 71% related

   7 outlets

   Islamabad High Court issues ruling on limits of political protests ahead of PTI march

   Most outlets highlighted the Islamabad High Court's ruling that political protests cannot infringe on citizens’ fundamental rights, with several noting the court’s emphasis on balancing the right to protest with constitutional protections. The Express Tribune and Dawn specifically mentioned the court’s warning against besieging Islamabad or suspending citizens’ rights as part of protest activities. A few outlets, such as Hum News English and 24 News HD, described the ruling in terms of a “balance” between protest rights and citizens’ rights, while Minute Mirror and Associated Press of Pakistan focused more broadly on the constitutional limits of protest activities.

3. 15 Sep 2026 73% related

   11 outlets

   IHC rules political parties and officials cannot block Islamabad roads

   Most outlets reported that the Islamabad High Court ruled political parties and public office-holders cannot block roads or use government machinery for protests, particularly in relation to PTI’s planned September 27 march. While the framing and emphasis varied slightly — some outlets led with the court’s directive to provincial chief ministers, while others highlighted the restriction on blocking public spaces — the core legal ruling was consistently presented. A few also noted the court’s order to protect citizens’ rights during the protest, and one mentioned the emphasis on traffic and business safety.

4. 8 Sep 2026 80% related

   4 outlets

   IHC gives deadline to remove names from Passport Control List

   Most outlets reported the Islamabad High Court's directive to authorities, emphasizing the deadline for removing names from the Passport Control List. 24 News HD added that the judge was "fuming" and warned of contempt if the order was not followed, while the Daily Times focused on the procedural aspect of the court's order and the involvement of the Director General.

5. 7 Sep 2026 72% related

   3 outlets

   Lahore High Court dismisses petition over Islamabad airport off-loading

   Most outlets reported that the Lahore High Court dismissed a petition challenging the off-loading of a passenger at Islamabad International Airport, citing lack of territorial jurisdiction. 24 News HD noted the dismissal was based on Article 199 of the Constitution, while Dunya News highlighted the court’s reasoning that federal status alone could not override constitutional territorial limits.