KARACHI: The Karachi Bar Association (KBA) held a General Body Meeting on October 12, 2026, at Jinnah Auditorium, City Courts, Karachi, where members strongly condemned the proposed imposition of Emergency and Governor’s Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The meeting was attended by members of the legal fraternity, with the protest joined by the Sindh High Court Bar Association.
The lawyers expressed serious concern over the proposed measures and reaffirmed their commitment to constitutional supremacy, democracy, the rule of law and the independence of institutions. The gathering reflected a united stance of the legal community in raising its voice on matters considered vital to justice, constitutional governance and the rights of citizens.
The powerful and collective protest demonstrated the integrity, unity and high standards of the legal fraternity, reaffirming that lawyers remain committed to safeguarding justice, peace and constitutional values for the citizens of Pakistan. Following the meeting, judicial work at the Karachi City Courts remained suspended after 11:30 a.m. as announced by the KBA.
