Court announces its reserved verdict on a petition filed by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) challenging the ECP’s method of allocating reserved seats

Peshawar High Court (PHC) chief justice directs that those responsible for negligence must be identified without delay and held accountable

Justice Syed Arshad Ali questions maintainability of petition, suggesting that matter should first be taken to Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)

In majority 7–5 ruling, Supreme Court accepts review petitions, sets aside its earlier July 12, 2024 verdict that granted reserved seats to PTI, and reinstates PHC’s decision.

Convicts had challenged their sentences in Peshawar High Court, claiming procedural lapses and denial of fair trial

Imtiaz and Naeem were booked overcharges of kidnapping and murdering a five-year-old child Inam in Charsadda in 2008

Court seeks clear instructions from federal government and puts off further hearing of case until next Friday

Peshawar High Court orders police not to arrest PTI leaders until January 22, 2025

Former President warns change is imminent and if such actions continue, global condemnation will follow

Court directs a law officer to submit reports regarding PTI leaders including Shandana Gulzar