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The submissions outlined key legal questions the court must address, particularly the standard for determining genocidal intent. Namibia argued that the court may infer intent from the scale, systematic nature, and repetition of alleged acts, pointing to forced displacement, starvation, and repeated killing of children as compelling indicators.   In contrast, Hungary, Fiji, and the …

Fiji, Hungary, Namibia, and the United States on Thursday submitted declarations of intervention to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the genocide case against Israel concerning the situation in Gaza. Read More »

Punjab has announced that its traditional stamp paper mechanism will end on March 9, transitioning fully to a digital e-Stamp system after the Bank of Punjab reported that the remaining stock of yellow e-stamp papers would be exhausted within days. The Punjab Land Records Authority confirmed that the new software has been developed, internally tested, …

Stamp Paper in Punjab Shifted from Yellow to White Under New Digital System Read More »

Islamabad — The National Assembly of Pakistan has introduced an amendment to the Copyright Ordinance 1962 that would modernize Pakistan’s copyright regime by adding statutory licenses for cover versions and broadcasts, a compulsory accessible-format license for visually impaired/print-disabled persons, anti-circumvention/TPM and rights-management protections, higher minimum fines and prison terms, creation of an IP Tribunal, formal …

New Copyright Bill Proposes Formation of IP Tribunal Read More »

The Sindh Bar Council has taken swift action after the alleged assault on Advocate Arshad Iqbal Awan and his father at Malir Courts and PS Malir City.   Licences of several advocates have been immediately suspended, and show-cause notices have been issued to others accused of involvement. The Council also called for disciplinary action against …

Sindh Bar Council Takes Swift Action After Attack on Advocate Arshad Awan Read More »

A solicitor has been referred to the Legal Services Commissioner in Australia after the Supreme Court of Victoria raised concerns about the potential use of artificial intelligence in preparing court filings. Justice Kristen Walker of the Supreme Court noted “serious concerns” regarding the accuracy of the material submitted. Although the solicitor was not named, Dib …

Solicitor Referred for Investigation in Australia Over Possible AI Use in Court Documents Read More »

KARACHI: The elections for the Karachi Bar Association (KBA) have been postponed indefinitely following a legal challenge pending before the Pakistan Bar Council.   According to details, an appeal titled Mumtaz Khan Tanoli, Advocate vs. The Sindh Bar Council (Appeal No.24 of 2026) has been filed under Section 13(2) of the Legal Practitioner & Bar …

Karachi Bar Association Elections Delayed Amid Pending Appeal Read More »

  In a significant step toward ensuring compliance with the Legal Practitioners and Bar Councils Act, 1973, the Sindh Bar Council (SBC) has initiated a verification process to identify lawyers who are holding government jobs while continuing to practice. In an official letter dated March 6, 2026, addressed to the Accountant General of Azad Jammu …

Sindh Bar Council Moves to Remove Government-Employed Lawyers from Voters List Read More »

ISLAMABAD, March 11, 2026: In a move mirroring the Supreme Court’s recent directive, the Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan has issued a notification implementing strict austerity and fuel conservation measures. The new policy, effective immediately, introduces a four-day workweek and significantly reduces fuel quotas for official vehicles. The notification, issued by Deputy Registrar Irshad Hussain, …

Federal Constitutional Court Adopts Austerity Measures in petroleum Crisis – working hours reduce to 4 days a week Read More »

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has introduced a series of austerity and fuel conservation measures in response to the potential disruption in the supply of petroleum products and rising energy costs.   The initiative includes a four-days’ working week for the Court, operating from Monday to Thursday with holidays from Friday to Sunday to reduce …

Supreme Court Bar of Pakistan adopts low energy consumption measures amid petroleum crisis Read More »

The Islamabad High Court has dissolved the bench hearing the appeals of Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha against their convictions under PECA. The case file has been sent to Chief Justice Sardar Sarfaraz Dogar for constitution of a new bench.   The order noted that a previous bench led by Justice Muhammad Azam …

IHC Dissolves Bench Hearing Imaan Mazari and Hadi Chattha Appeals Read More »