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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday expressed strong displeasure over the authorities' failure to comply with court orders regarding removal of a citizen from Interpol red notice'
ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 16th Apr, 2026) The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday expressed strong displeasure over the authorities' failure to comply with court orders regarding removal of a citizen from Interpol red notice'.
A single bench comprising Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro heard a case concerning an Interpol Red Notice issued against a petitioner who had been acquitted in a case five years ago. Despite the acquittal, the petitioner's name remained on the Red Notice.
During the proceedings, Additional Attorney General Rashid Hafeez informed the court that the petitioner's name had been removed from the Red Notice.
However, Justice Soomro turned his attention to the conduct of senior bureaucrats who had failed to appear before the court despite earlier directives. The court had previously issued show-cause notices to the Secretary Interior and other officials for non-compliance.
Addressing the Joint Secretary Interior, who was present, Justice Soomro remarked that you are a senior officer, educated and seemingly knowledgeable. We do not want your career to be affected. It is your responsibility to comply with court orders. We are giving you one chance, and we are noting your name. If the court's order is not complied with next time, you will be punished for contempt of court.
The judge added that we have very serious observations. These officers do not even listen to the State Counsel.
The Additional Attorney General informed the court that the procedural issue regarding the Red Warrant had been resolved, and compliance with the court's order had been ensured.
Satisfied with the compliance regarding the Red Notice, the court adjourned the hearing. However, the contempt warning to the bureaucracy remained on record.
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