Report sought on inactive customs courts in southern Punjab

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Report sought on inactive customs courts in southern Punjab

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has sought a comprehensive report on the status of judge appointments in customs courts, following a petition demanding the establishment of tribunals in Southern Punjab to expedite smuggling and tax evasion cases. During the proceedings, the assistant attorney general informed the court that a letter had been sent to the relevant authorities regarding judicial appointments. However, Justice Khalid Ishaq remarked that…