A constitutional bench of the Sindh High Court (SHC) has issued notices to the Government of Sindh, the Director General of SBCA (Sindh Building Control Authority), and others on a petition filed against the installation of billboards.
The petition, filed by Altaf Shakoor was presented by the petitioner's counsel, Khurram Lakhani Advocate. He argued that despite a clear ruling by the Supreme Court, illegal billboards have been installed throughout the city. With the monsoon season approaching, these billboards pose a serious threat and could lead to major accidents. In some cases, billboards have even been installed on people's homes without their consent.
Taking notice of the concerns, the bench issued formal notices to the concerned authorities. The court remarked that the petition would be heard in detail immediately after the judicial vacation.
Protection ordered
The SHC has ordered protection for a couple who embraced Islam and married of their own free will. The court heard a petition filed by Zainab and her husband Shabbir, who approached the court against harassment. The couple's lawyer stated that Zainab willingly converted to Islam and married Shabbir Ahmed by choice. However, her family has been harassing them by lodging complaints at multiple police stations against Shabbir. They are reportedly issuing threats of honour killing (Karo Kari).
The petitioner requested the court to stop the police from registering further cases against them and dismiss the existing complaints.
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