The cause lists for the Federal Constitutional Court and the Islamabad High Court were cancelled on Tuesday due to Red Zone security during Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit.
The Federal Constitutional Court Registrar’s Office said the cause list was cancelled because road closures around the Red Zone would create difficulties for lawyers and litigants reaching the court.
The Islamabad High Court also cancelled its cause list, citing security arrangements in the federal capital for the Iranian president’s visit. All Federal Constitutional Court hearings fixed for Tuesday were cancelled.
Islamabad’s district courts will remain open as per routine. The cancellation applied to the higher courts’ listed hearings for the day.
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Dr Masoud Pezeshkian is undertaking a state visit to Pakistan at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The Iranian president is expected to meet President Asif Ali Zardari and hold talks with the prime minister.
The visiting president is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including ministers and senior officials. Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani, National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar are also scheduled to call on him.
Both sides will review bilateral relations and discuss cooperation in trade, energy, border security, people-to-people exchanges and regional connectivity. It said the visit will also cover regional and international developments of mutual interest.
