SHC seeks reply from Centre over islands ordinance.

KARACHI -- The Sindh High Court (SHC) has issued notice to the federal government seeking its reply over Pakistan Islands Development Authority Ordinance 2020, media reported on Friday.

At the outset of the hearing, the deputy attorney general of Pakistan informed the court that the ordinance has expired and it has no legal status now.

He sought time from the honorable court for submission of a written reply in the court. Later, the SHC adjourned the hearing of the case till January 27, sought response from the federal government.

The ordinance was challenged by the applicant Shahab Usto stating that federal territory in the sea starts after 12 nautical miles and Bundal...

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