The Lahore High Court has suspended the implementation of the Punjab Property Ownership Ordinance following hearings on multiple petitions against it. LHC Chief Justice Aalia Neelum heard petitions from individuals including Abida Parveen and others. After addressing objections raised in the petitions, the court recommended forming a full bench to further deliberate on the matter. The Punjab chief secretary appeared before the court in response to the judicial order. You would have no right to appeal.”The chief justice also questioned the law’s provisions, stating that it seems individuals can make phone calls to forcefully take possession of properties.

Source: The Patriot December 22, 2025 09:14 UTC