Pakistan, April 18 -- The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has paused the Capital Development Authority's (CDA) actions against wedding halls and marquees in the city. During a recent hearing, Justice Inam Amin Minhas issued a written order in response to a petition from Ghulam Moinul Haq Gilani. The court instructed all parties to submit comments within 15 days and barred any punitive actions until the next hearing.

This legal decision comes after the CDA issued directives on August 16, 2023, which the petitioner claims violated fundamental rights through changes in relevant laws. The case has now been adjourned until May 21 for further hearings.

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