IHC serves notice in plea seeking establishment capital's assembly.

ISLAMABAD -- The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday served notices to respondents in a petition seeking establishment of legislative assembly of Islamabad like other provinces.

The court also summoned attorney general of Pakistan for assistance in the case.

Justice Mohsin Akhter Kayani heard the petition filed by a citizen regarding the matter.

The petitioner's lawyer adopted the stance that there should also be a legislative assembly in Islamabad like other provinces. He prayed the court to issue orders to the federal government for legislation in this regard.

The bench questioned whether this could issue directives for legislation or amendments in the law. The...

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