Pakistan, June 20 -- LAHORE - The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ordered all lower courts in Punjab to record witness statements in both English and Urdu to ensure fair and clear justice delivery.

Justice Tariq Nadeem issued the ruling, noting that a 1973 notification had already mandated the use of Urdu in courts. However, despite this long-standing directive, the practice has not been fully implemented.

The court pointed out that in many subordinate courts, witness testimonies are still recorded only in English. This often leads to confusion, especially when translations are done without the presence of the witness, potentially affecting case outcomes.

This decision came during the hearing of an appeal by Muhammad Irfan alias Pomi, who ...