FCC reinstates ATC judges removed by Sindh government
Most outlets led with the reinstatement of three Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) judges by the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC), noting the Sindh government’s earlier removal of the judges. Pakistan Today and Daily Times emphasized the FCC’s declaration that the Sindh government’s notification was null and void, while Business Recorder described the court’s action as invalidating the notification and setting it aside. All three excerpts framed the FCC’s decision as a reversal of the Sindh government’s move, though Daily Times added context about amendments to the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997.
Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 3 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.
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FCC reinstates ATC judges removed by Sindh government
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FCC reinstates ATC judges removed by Sindh government
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FCC reinstates three ATC judges removed by Sindh govt
The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan (FCCP) on Wednesday reinstated three Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) judges who were removed by the Sindh government following amendments to the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997, imposing an upper age limit of 65 years for judges of such courts. The court set aside the order of a division bench of the Sindh […]
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FCC reinstates three ATC judges sacked by Sindh govt
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court has accepted the appeal of Muhammad Yamin, declaring invalid the Sindh government’s notification removing anti-terrorism court (ATC) judges from their posts and setting aside a Sindh High Court ruling that had upheld the government’s decision. The court also annulled the Sindh High Court’s December 22, 2025, judgment. Justice Muhammad Karim Khan Agha ...
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FCC reinstates Karachi ATC judge, voids Sindh government's de-notification
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FCC reinstates Karachi ATC judge, voids Sindh government's de-notification
Most outlets led with the Federal Constitutional Court's decision to reinstate an Anti-Terrorism Court judge in Karachi and void the Sindh government's notification removing the judge. The Nation and ARY News (English) also mentioned the reinstatement of three ATC judges, while The Express Tribune and Minute Mirror focused on the specific legal reasoning—namely, that the 65-year age limit could not apply retrospectively to judges appointed before the amendment. 24 News HD briefly noted the court’s annulment of the Sindh High Court’s decision but did not specify the number of judges involved.
Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 6 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.
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FCCP reinstates three ATC judges removed by Sindh govt
The court set aside the order of a division bench of the Sindh High Court’s Circuit Court at Hyderabad and declared the...
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FCC overturns removal of Sindh ATC judges
The federal Constitutional Court has declared invalid the Sindh government's notification removing three anti-terrorism court (ATC) judges from office, allowing an appeal filed by Muhammad Yamin and setting aside a Sindh High Court ruling that had upheld the provincial government's decision.
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FCC reinstates Karachi ATC judge
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has reinstated a judge of Anti-Terrorism Court-IV, Karachi, ruling that a newly introduced age limit cannot retrospectively end an existing fixed-term appointment.
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FCC declares Sindh govt notification to remove ATC judges null, void
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Wednesday, while declaring the notification issued by the Sindh government to remove judges of an anti-terrorism court (ATC) null and void, also annulled the Sindh High Court’s (SHC) verdict dated December 22, 2025, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
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FCC reinstates three ATC judges sacked by Sindh government
Federal Constitutional Court accepts Muhammad Yamin’s appeal, strikes down his removal as an ATC judge and rules the 2025 age limit cannot apply retrospectively to judges.
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FCC reinstates Karachi ATC judge, voids de-notification
Rules 65-year age limit cannot curtail tenure of judges appointed before amendment
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