Published on, Sept. 24 -- September 24, 2025 3:50 AM

Lahore High Court Chief Justice Aalia Neelum has refused to grant an immediate judicial allowance to the employees of the banking court.

During the hearing of a petition seeking the allowance, the chief justice questioned the conduct and work habits of the banking court staff and declined their request for immediate payment. Justice Aalia Neelum remarked that many banking court employees are often absent from their seats and spend most of the day chasing lawyers to issue certified copies. Several lawyers have complained that the staff do not perform their duties properly, and only those who actually work should receive the judicial allowance.

Advocate Ahsan Bhoon appeared on behalf o...