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Sindh Bar Council Rejects Pakistan Bar Council’s Stance, Vows to Continue Protests Against Indus Canal Project

    The Sindh Bar Council has issued a strong condemnation of the Pakistan Bar Council’s recent resolution calling for an end to peaceful protests against the Indus River canal construction and corporate farming land allotments. In an emergency resolution (Ref No. R-70/SBC/2025) dated April 28, 2025, the SBC clarified that it never discussed or approved any such position, rejecting what it called a “purported unanimous resolution” allegedly issued by

Karachi Bar Association Announces Complete Strike in City Courts; Police Officials Barred on Monday

  Karachi, April 27, 2025 – The Karachi Bar Association (KBA) has declared a complete strike in the City Courts tomorrow, Monday, April 28, 2025, as part of their ongoing protest. Police officials will not be permitted inside the court premises during the strike. Imran Aziz Advocate, Acting General Secretary of KBA, stated that lawyers will boycott all court proceedings to press for their demands. The decision comes amid rising

Sindh Police Fails to Disperse Lawyers’ Protest Led by KBA President Amir Wirraich Against Six Canal Project on Indus River

Karachi, April 26 – The Sindh Police on Friday failed to break the momentum of an ongoing protest led by Amir Wirraich, the President of the Karachi Bar Association (KBA) 2025, as hundreds of lawyers gathered to denounce police atrocities and resist the controversial Six Canal Project on the Indus River. Despite a heavy police presence and attempts to contain the demonstration, lawyers held their ground in a powerful and

FIR Lodged Against SHO After Lawyers March to PS Mominabad Over Brutal Torture of Waqar Baloch and Ex-MMC-KBA Tahir Mehmood

Karachi, April 26 – A wave of anger and protest has erupted across Karachi’s legal community following the brutal torture and illegal detention of Waqar Baloch and Tahir Mehmood, a former Member of the Managing Committee of the Karachi Bar Association (MMC-KBA), allegedly by officials of Police Station Mominabad. The incident sparked immediate backlash, leading to a march by dozens of lawyers to the Mominabad Police Station in a powerful

Karachi Law Students to Stage Protest Against Police Brutality Amid Ongoing Anti-Canal Movement

Karachi, April 26 – Law students in Karachi have announced a protest against what they describe as police brutality and targeted harassment by officials at Police Station (PS) Defense, following their active involvement in the anti-canal and anti-corporate farming movement. In a strongly worded statement, the students condemned the recent actions of law enforcement, including the alleged torture, intimidation, and unjust FIRs registered against student activists. “This is a deliberate

Ishrat Ali Lohar Elected President in 2025 Hyderabad High Court Bar Association Elections – Unofficial Results Announced

Hyderabad, April 26 – In the recently held elections for the High Court Bar Association (HCBA), Hyderabad, Mr. Ishrat Ali Lohar has been unofficially elected as President for the year 2025. The unofficial results were announced by Yasir Arfat Shar, Returning Officer and Member of the Sindh Bar Council. The polling was conducted at booths numbered 0115 04 and 01 04, with strong participation from the legal fraternity. Mr. Ishrat

Judicial Vacancies Announced in Punjab: Applications Open for Civil Judge-cum-Magistrate Posts

Lahore, April 26 – The Lahore High Court, through Advertisement No. 01/2025/CJM/(R&E), has officially opened applications for the post of Civil Judge-cum-Magistrate (BS-17) in Punjab. The vacancies are temporary but likely to become permanent, and come with all standard fringe benefits. The Examination Wing of the Lahore High Court invites aspiring candidates domiciled in Punjab to apply through the prescribed online form, available on the court’s official website www.lhc.gov.pk/jobs. Eligibility

Sessions Judge Quetta Sariab Court Issues Entry ID Cards to Control Unnecessary Public Movement

Quetta, April 26 – In a move aimed at streamlining courtroom procedures and curbing unauthorized movement—commonly referred to as “Touatism”—within the court premises, the Sessions Judge of Quetta’s Sariab Court has implemented a new Entry Identification Card system for public access. According to official sources, only individuals with valid court business will be allowed entry. The decision includes specific measures for Munshi/Firm Clerks, who play a key role in legal

Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah Sworn in as Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan

Honorable Mr. Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah was sworn in as Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan today at a ceremony held in the Supreme Court, Islamabad. The oath was administered by Honorable Mr. Justice Munib Akhtar.   Justice Shah will serve as Acting Chief Justice during the overseas visit of Chief Justice Yahya Afridi. The ceremony was attended by: – Judges of the Supreme Court – The Attorney General of

Advocate Ascho Marzia becomes the First Female Advocate to reach Supreme Court in Gilgit-Baltistan

On Wednesday in ceremony of enrollment of Supreme court Lawyers in Pakistan, Advocate Ascho Marzia was awarded licensed and she become the first female to achieve the license of Supreme Court in Gilgit-Baltistan. In a Region as Gilgit-Baltistan with population limited to certain profession, its hardly achievable by women to reach to the top level in the field. Advocate Ascho Marzia came from background partially supportive and partially non-cooperative.

Chief Justice Ahmed Ali Sheikh took notice of Samrat Kumar Kidnapping

Chief Justice Sindh high court, (CJ) Ahmed Ali M Shaikh took notice of minor samrat kumar, kidnapped from Kandhkot city district Kashmore. According to letter No. RHC/PA/2023 dated May 25, 2023, sent to (1) The learned District & Sessions Judge, Kashmore at Kandhkot, High Court of Sindh, Karachi. (2) The Sindh Police Inspector General

Justice Qazi Faez Isa attempts to Clarify his position after severe criticism

On Tuesday, senior Supreme Court justice Justice Qazi Faez Isa responded to criticism for his attendance at a National Assembly event honouring the Golden Jubilee of Pakistan's Constitution 1973.

Sale Tax increased by 1% from 17% to 18%

By increasing the General Sales Tax (GST) by 1%, from 17% to 18%, and the Federal Excise Duty (FED) on cigarettes by 150%, the government began complying with another condition imposed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the resurrection of the failed $6.5 billion program on February 15th, 2023.

High Court Disqualified AJK Prime Minister on Contempt of Court

Tanvir Ilyas, the current prime minister, was removed from office by the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) High Court on Tuesday due to allegations of contempt. As a result, Tanvir Ilyas was declared ineligible to serve as a member of the AJK Legislative Assembly by the Chief Election Commissioner of AJK.

National Assembly Passed resolution against SC Order on Election Commissioner - is it Violation of Article 68?

Today, at 3 20 pm PMLN party member Khalid Hussain Magsi submitted a resolution against SC Order annulling Election Commissioner's Decision to extend elections has been passed by the National Assembly. PTI Member Mohsin Lagari condemned

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Tanvir Ilyas, the current prime minister, was removed from office by the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) High Court on Tuesday due to allegations of contempt. As a result, Tanvir Ilyas was declared ineligible to serve as a member of the AJK Legislative Assembly by the Chief Election Commissioner of AJK.

Stay waived off in Petition against KBA Vakalatnama Verification

Sindh High Court on Thursday 30th March Disposed of the Petition against KBA Vakalatnama Verification Program. The Honorable Court has considered the validity of Vakalatnama verification in...

First Women Chief Justice of Peshawar High Court – Justice Musarrat Hilali

On April 1, Justice Musarrat Hilali was sworn in as the Peshawar High Court's (PHC) first female chief justice. She held the position as the court's senior-most puisne judge following Justice Qaiser

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Karachi Bar Association Successfully organized Free Medical Camp for Advocates and Court clerks. The Camp was set up in consultation room at the east side. Hundreds of advocates came for the facility.

Sindh Bar Council condemned the extreme protocol provided to the General Parvez Musharraf who died in the hospital during his treatment. Retried General was the convicted accused in High Treason.

Bar Councils - Resolutions/Notices

Punjab Bar Council and Islamabad Council seeks exemption from income tax and request for adding the respective bar council in the list under Pakistan Bar Council
Pakistan bar Council condemns the distribution of vast agriculture land to armed forces of Pakistan

Khairpur Obtained One More Seat In Sindh Bar Council (SBC)

Khairpur Bar association successfully attained one more seat in the Sindh Bar council. On Tuesday, 17th January the Amendment bill of the Legal Practitioners and Bar Council Act, 1973 was finally passed by the National Assembly.

 

LHBA Election 2023 made history by Election Sabahat Rizwi, as first ever women secretary since 1893

On 25th February, Saturday, Lahore High court Bar Association made an historic move by Electing Sabahat Rizv as the first ever woman Secretary since 1893 which made it 130 years.         Rizvi was a candidate for the "Independent group," also known as the Asma Jahagnir group. By receiving 4310 votes, Rizvi defeats her two opponents for the position of Secretary, Mian Irfan and Qadir Baksh Chahal, who receive 3745 and 2627 votes, respectively.

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Lawyers Welfare and Protection Bill 2023 Passed by National Assembly

On Wednesday, 29th March National Assembly Passed the Bill titled as "Lawyers Welfare and Protection Act 2023". The bill will be awaiting to be an Act until the Passing of it in Senate. Sindh Assembly has already Passed the similar bill, although the bill passed by National Assembly has more Wider impact in many...

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Life imprisonment Punishment to any Person who disrespects Holy Prophet (PBUH) or his family - PPC Amendment 2023

The offense under section 298-A being an Bailable offense has now been categorized as a non-bailable offense, with punishment increasing from 3 years to life imprisonment

Honour killing of Teenager girl at City Court

At Karachi, District Court on 23rd January, Monday Teenager girl 19 years old was shot dead over ‘honour’ by her father for eloping and marrying.
The incident left Head Constable Imran Zaman and Wajid Kaleem injured. Both the injured were taken to Civil Hospital Karachi along with the girl’s body.

Health Insurance Program For Lawyer Paused For Reconsideration By Sindh Bar Council

Assault on Headmistress of Government Boys Primary School - Badin

Murder of Ex-President SCBA Latif Afridi

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Barrister Shehzad Ata Elahi is the new Attorney General of Pakistan

On Thursday, 2nd February Ministry of law and Justice issued notice for the appointment of the Attorney General of Pakistan which is Barrister Shehzad Ata Elahi as per Article 100(1) of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973.

Displaying Card Becomes Compulsory In City Court After Shooting Incident

KBA issued notice on 30th January 2023 for displaying a card at the front gate of the city gate. so that clients, parties, and locals could properly be checked if they are seeking court for criminal activity.

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