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2002 CLC 39

Miss ROBINA SHEIKH vs FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN

Citation2002 CLC 39
CourtLahore High Court
Case No.Writ Petition No,8691 of 2001
Date2001-10-18
Judge(s)Asif Saeed Khan Khosa
ResultPetition dismissed

ORDER

' The grievance voiced by the petitioner in the present petition is that in the wake of terrorist attacks on some buildings in the United States of America on September 11, 2001 a war has been waged by the United States of America, and its allies against some Muslim countries and organizations and under the pressure of the United States,of America and its allies the Government of Pakistan has been forced to adopt a blurred vision confusing the concept of Jihad with terrorism. Thus, through the present writ petition the petitioner has sought issuance of a direction to the Government of Pakistan to distinguish between Jihad and terrorism, to suitably amend section 6 of the Anti- Terrorism Act, 1997 so as to highlight the difference between Jihad and terrorism and not to persecute the so-called Jihadi organizations in Pakistan by branding them as terrorist organizations.

2. I have felt that the present writ petition is based upon the petitioner's personal perceptions about different concepts and not upon any Constitutional or legal issue. It is not within the domain of this Court's jurisdiction under Article 199 of the Constitution to direct the A Government of Pakistan to amend any law. Even otherwise Courts of justice are not proper fora for canvassing matters which essentially lie in the sphere of public policy or interpretation of religious beliefs. This petition is misconceived and the same is hereby dismissed in limine. revisions by the competent authorities. Therefore, it is advisable to consult the official sources or legal professionals for the most up-to-date and accurate information.

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