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FCC blocks Peshawar High Court from hearing 3-MPO cases
Federal court halts Peshawar High Court's ability to hear 3-MPO detention cases.
In brief
Federal court halts Peshawar High Court's ability to hear 3-MPO detention cases. The Federal Constitutional Court suspended Peshawar High Court's jurisdiction over 3-MPO arrest cases in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after provincial objections. Originally reported by Geo News.
FCC suspends PHC orders
The Federal Constitutional Court suspended Peshawar High Court's orders related to 3-MPO detention cases in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
PHC ordered 28 PTI workers released
Peshawar High Court previously ordered the release of 28 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf workers detained across KP districts.
KP government challenged PHC orders
The KP government raised objections to the high court's jurisdiction over 3-MPO arrest cases under the ordinance.
KP advocate general cites Article 245
KP advocate general argued the high court could not interfere in military operations under Article 245 of the Constitution.
FCC chief justice responds
FCC chief justice stated parties could file objections after examining the court's order and suspended the challenged PHC orders.
The key point
The Federal Constitutional Court suspended Peshawar High Court's jurisdiction over 3-MPO arrest cases in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after provincial objections.
