ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court has barred the Peshawar High Court from hearing cases related to arrests made under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) law.

A two-member bench, headed by Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court Justice Aminuddin Khan, heard the case. The provincial government had challenged various orders issued by the Peshawar High Court concerning arrests under the MPO.

During the hearing, Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan observed that the court was issuing notices to the relevant parties in the matter.

He further remarked that other parties could also file their applications after reviewing the court's order.

It is pertinent to mention that the provincial government has challenged several Peshawar High Court orders concerning arrests under the MPO before the Federal Constitutional Court. During the initial hearing, the court issued an important order barring the high court from hearing such cases.