# FCC bars PHC from hearing 3-MPO detention cases

> Federal Constitutional Court blocks Peshawar High Court from hearing PTI detainees' cases under MPO Ordinance.
- Title: FCC bars PHC from hearing 3-MPO detention cases · Daily Times
- Summary: Federal Constitutional Court blocks Peshawar High Court from hearing PTI detainees' cases under MPO Ordinance.
- Keywords: fcc, phc, mpo ordinance, pti, khyber-pakhtunkhwa, detention cases, section 3, pakistan, Daily Times
- Source: Daily Times — https://dailytimes.com.pk/1577417/fcc-bars-phc-from-hearing-3-mpo-detention-cases
- Author: Sajid Salamat
- Published: 2026-11-05T22:24:59+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: fcc, phc, mpo ordinance, pti, khyber-pakhtunkhwa, detention cases, section 3, news, pakistan
## FCC bars PHC from hearing cases
The Federal Constitutional Court blocked Peshawar High Court from hearing three MPO detention cases in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.
## PHC granted interim relief
Peshawar High Court ordered PTI workers arrested under Section 3 of MPO Ordinance to be released on bail.
## KP government challenged PHC
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government challenged Peshawar High Court's decision in Federal Constitutional Court.
## Military jurisdiction argument
KP advocate general claimed high court could not interfere in military operations under Article 245 of Constitution.
## Justice Aamer Farooq's response
Justice Aamer Farooq questioned if high court would not hear daily petitions under Article 199.
## Former advocate general objection
Former additional advocate general objected to court's order before issuing stay.
## Court directs review
Chief Justice ordered counsel to review court's order and submit objections.
## Key takeaway

Pakistan's Federal Constitutional Court halted Peshawar High Court's ability to hear cases involving PTI workers detained under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance.