IHC Lifts Stay on Federal Recruitments Including Police

Islamabad High Court Announces Lift of Stay on Federal Recruitments

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a written order lifting the injunction on recruitments in federal institutions, including the police force.

A larger bench comprising Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar, Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro, and Justice Inam Amin Minhas annulled the injunction issued on August 1, 2024.

The court directed the Inspector General of Islamabad Police to initiate a new recruitment process under the current policy.

Advocate General raised concerns over the admissibility of the petition, while petitioner Barrister Yawar Gardizi requested time for arguments. The court ruled that candidates who had exceeded the age limit due to the case would also be eligible to participate in the new recruitment process. All appointments will remain subject to the outcome of the final verdict.