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With the closure of Monal, LaMontana, wildlife officials have taken control.

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Two restaurants atop Margalla Hills, Islamabad, which were previously functioning within the designated national park region, have been put under the jurisdiction of wildlife officials as a result of a recent order by the Supreme Court.

After the district administration of Islamabad sealed the facilities in accordance with the order of the court, the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board has confirmed that they have now taken custody of the Monal and LaMontana restaurants.

According to a spokeswoman for the IWMB, wildlife has started to recover the region despite the fact that human activity has diminished, which has resulted in the creation of a natural habitat for a variety of species.

“The future course of action for the restaurants and surrounding areas will be determined in consultation with relevant organizations,” according to the official spokesperson.

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A decision to close Monal Restaurant, La Montana, and other facilities that were functioning in the National Park region of Islamabad was upheld by the Supreme Court on September 10, which dismissed the review petitions and retained its earlier ruling.

The judge said that the eateries had previously given voluntary guarantees that they will cease their activities within three months. The court indicated that this was the basis for its decision. Following the provision of these guarantees, the court expressed its severe disapproval of the filing of revision petitions, describing it as a “contemptible” act and a “joke with the court.”

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It was directed by the Supreme Court that the Capital Development Authority (CDA) give priority to these establishments when it comes to leases at alternative locations. The Supreme Court revoked its earlier observations, which had been in favor of the eateries. On the other hand, the court decided to withdraw its concerns regarding the possibility of granting priority to these eateries in future lease processes.

During the lease negotiations for restaurants located in other areas, the court ruled that the eateries located in the National Park region should be given priority. As an additional point of interest, it was mentioned that submitting a review plea in spite of guarantees made in court is a joke with the court and disrespectful.

According to the decision of the court, the decision to close the eateries in the region surrounding the National Park shall be put into effect without any delay. It was told to the CDA that they should make it possible for these establishments to relocate to other regions as quickly as possible; nevertheless, there would be no preference given to any particular establishments.

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Resolving 9900 Out of 10515 Complaints: Legal Advisor’s Press Briefing

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Under Dr. Asif Mahmood Jah’s direction, the Office of the Federal Tax Ombudsman has accomplished a great deal in protecting taxpayer rights and resolving tax disputes.

Speaking at a news conference, Legal Advisor Almas Ali Jovindah mentioned that the FTO has been quite efficient, receiving 10,515 complaints and resolving 9,900 of them in the past ten months.

According to him, Dr. Jah addressed systemic flaws within tax administration by initiating 31 own-motion investigations. For the purpose of informing taxpayers of their rights, the FTO held 117 outreach workshops in the year 2024. Accessibility has also been enhanced by the incorporation of paperless and remote hearings.

He brought up the fact that a recent FBR recommendation had pushed for simpler sales tax filing and remedied unjust tax practices.

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Technology and Education Are Important: Rapid Technological Developments Are Changing Everybody’s Lives

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During his speech at a seminar held in Karachi, Federal Minister Musaddik Malik emphasized the significant role that technology plays in defining and managing modern-day life. He also highlighted the importance of adjusting to the rapid innovations that are reshaping every element of society and emphasized the need to embrace these changes.

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ATC Review Meeting Chaired by CJP: Meeting Evaluations ATC Performance: Handle the Main Issues

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Today at the Supreme Court, the Administrative Judges of Anti-Terrorism Courts met under the direction of Justice Yahya Afridi, the Chief Justice of Pakistan.

The meeting discussed important issues and evaluated the ATCs’ performance in order to guarantee the prompt and effective administration of justice in anti-terrorism cases.

Participants included the Prosecutors General from each province and the Islamabad Capital Territory, as well as Monitoring Judges from the Supreme Court and the ATC Courts.

Additionally present at the meeting were the Secretary of the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan and the Registrar of the Supreme Court.

Throughout the conference, the Chief Justice gave clear instructions. In order to help Balochistan operationalize FSL Labs in Quetta, he directed the Forensic Science Laboratory in Sindh to provide support.

The Chief Justice ordered that ATC judges who have served out their tenure be placed in appropriate roles.

Additionally, he declared that the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan would promote the possibility for exceptional ATC judges to receive training abroad.

In order to raise these matters to the attention of their respective governments, the Chief Justice urged the Attorney General for Pakistan and the Prosecutors General of each Province.

He underlined the necessity of prompt and concerted action to meet the ATCs’ resource and infrastructural requirements, which are critical to guaranteeing prompt and equitable resolutions in anti-terrorism matters.

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