The Lahore High Court Chief Justice here Tuesday sought a report from ministry of Religious Affairs by June 24 about action taken against Hajj Group Organizers (HGOs) who failed to provide promised facilities to the pilgrims last year. The Chief Justice was hearing petitions of newly registered HGOs questioning the process of quota allocation by the ministry.

The Lahore High Court here on Tuesday sought reply from the Punjab government till June 26 in a petition challenging appointment of Director General LDA Ahad Cheema. The petitioner counsel submitted that Ahad Cheema was a junior officer but he has been appointed as Director General LDA. He alleged that it is a political appointment, which could not be appreciated. He, therefore, prayed to the Court to set aside the appointment after declaring it as illegal and unconstitutional.

President Asif Ali Zardari, on the advice of the Prime Minister, has approved and signed the Supreme Court Judges (Leave, Pension and Privileges) (Amendment) Order, 2013 entitling the Judges of the Court to use two official cars.