ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has announced the schedule for summer vacations in July and August 2025.
According to the office orders, Chief Justice Sarfaraz Dogar will not take leave during the two-month period. Justices Tariq Jahangiri and Babar Sattar will hear cases in July and August.
Justices Khawar Hussain and Ahsan Khan will be available in August and July respectively, while Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir will be on leave in August and available in July.
As per the office order, Justice Sardar Ajaz Ishaq will be available from July 1 to July 20, and then on leave from July 21 to August 30.
Justice Anwar Amin Minhas will be on leave from July 20 to August 20, and Justice Samina Rauf Atiq will be on leave from July 14 to July 18 and then from August 4 to August 22.
The office order also mentions that bail cases, unwarranted detentions, and urgent court matters will be heard during vacations.
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Regarding other related cases and matters, immediate hearings will be scheduled, and the filing of cases in the diary branch will remain open.
Islamabad High Court Summer Holidays Schedule:
| Judge Name | Available in July | On Leave in July | Available in August | On Leave in August |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Justice Sarfaraz Dogar | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Justice Tariq Jahangiri | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Justice Babar Sattar | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Justice Khadim Hussain | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Justice Azam Khan | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq | Yes (till July 20) | No (till July 20) | No | Yes (July 21 to Aug 30) |
| Justice Inam Amin Minhas | No | Yes (July 20 to Aug 20) | No | Yes (till Aug 20) |
| Justice Samina Rauf Imtiaz | Yes (except July 14–18) | Yes (July 14–18) | No (except Aug 4–22) | Yes (Aug 4–22) |
| Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kiyani | Schedule not announced | Schedule not announced | Schedule not announced | Schedule not announced |
| Justice Muhammad Asif | Schedule not announced | Schedule not announced | Schedule not announced | Schedule not announced |
Earlier, the Islamabad High Court had directed the federal government to transfer all authorities of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to the Islamabad Metropolitan Corporation (IMC) for analysis.
According to the report, Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kiyani of the Islamabad High Court heard two petitions challenging the 2015 statutory regulatory order (SRO) issued by the CDA, which imposed right-of-way charges on petrol pumps and CNG stations on Islamabad’s main roads.
It should be noted that the CDA is a civic body established in 1960 entrusted with the development work of the federal capital. The institution plays a crucial role in urban development and administration according to the CDA’s official website.
Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kiyani issued a written decision, stating that the CDA collected Rs. 33,74,856 in taxes from applicants, which is an illegal act and contrary to Article 77 of the Constitution, which stipulates that taxation powers can only be exercised with the approval of Parliament.
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Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kiyani remarked that the direct imposition of taxes or charges by the CDA under the CDA Ordinance 1960, based on municipal duties under Sections 88, 89, and 90 of the Local Government Act 2015, is an illegal act.
The court decision stated that it is time for the federal government to take appropriate steps under Section 52 of the CDA Ordinance 1960 to terminate the authority’s functions and conduct a formal analysis of the agency as the original purpose of the CDA has been fulfilled.
The administration, regulations, and civic governance of Islamabad are now governed under the Local Government Act 2015, which is a special legislation aimed at governing local government through elected representatives.”
