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Supreme Court Completes Digitization of All Pending Cases, Advances Digital Justice Ecosystem

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has completed the digitization of all pending case records, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing institutional modernization programme aimed at establishing a comprehensive digital justice ecosystem. The initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance judicial efficiency, transparency, accessibility, and public service delivery through the integration of technology …

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Chief Ministers Sign Islamabad Declaration on Prison Reforms, Repeat Pledges Instead of Announcing New Measures

The Chief Ministers of Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan signed the Islamabad Declaration on Prison Reform at the conclusion of the National Conference on Prison Reform held at the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Convened under the auspices of the National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee (NJPMC), the conference brought together judicial leaders, provincial governments, legislators, …

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Chief Justice of Pakistan Represents Country at Global Legal Forum in Russia

The Chief Justice of Pakistan led the Pakistani delegation to the 14th St. Petersburg International Legal Forum (SPILF), held from June 24 to 26 in the Russian Federation. The delegation, which also included the Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan and Pakistan’s Ambassador to Russia, joined more than 5,000 participants from over …

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ICC Judges Sue Trump Administration Over Sanctions, Call Measures “Financial Death Penalty”

In an unprecedented legal move, three sitting judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) have filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump and senior members of his administration, challenging the legality of sweeping sanctions imposed on them .   The complaint was filed on Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of …

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Video Link system inaugurated in Chitral to facilitate Advocates to connect with Peshawar High Court

A video link facility was inaugurated today to connect advocates in Lower Chitral with the Peshawar High Court’s Mingora Bench in Swat. The facility was formally inaugurated by Hon’ble Chief Justice Mr. Justice S.M. Attique Shah, in the presence of judges, bar association representatives, and law officers. The facility will allow local lawyers to attend …

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Sindh Bar Council Announces Province-Wide Strike on June 27 Over Harrasment and re-arrest of Advocates Idris Alvi and Muhammad Salman

The Sindh Bar Council has announced a province-wide strike on June 27, 2026, condemning rising harassment, violence, and unlawful treatment of lawyers across Sindh. The decision follows the re-arrest of senior advocates Idris Alvi and Muhammad Salman immediately after their bail release, with authorities reportedly failing to produce them in court—raising serious due process and …

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Supreme Court Withdraws Austerity Measures, Restores Full Working Week from June 15

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has officially withdrawn the austerity measures imposed on March 10, 2026, restoring full court operations effective from June 15, 2026. The decision, issued with the approval of Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi, ends the four-day working week and other cost-cutting protocols adopted during the energy crisis triggered by the …

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Justice Munib Akhtar Takes Oath as Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Munib Akhtar, Senior Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, took oath as the Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan on Monday, June 22, 2026.   The oath was administered by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui in a simple and dignified ceremony held at the Supreme Court Branch Registry, Karachi.   …

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SJC Extends Code of Conduct to Constitutional Court Judges, Eases Restrictions on Public Functions, and Revises Judicial Interference Reporting Framework

The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), in its meeting held on June 11, 2026, under the chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Pakistan and Chairperson of the Council, approved three significant amendments to the Code of Conduct governing judges of the superior judiciary. The amendments formally extend the Code to judges of the Federal Constitutional Court, …

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Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan Proposes New Section 10A in Financial Institutions (Recovery of Finances) Ordinance, 2001 to Introduce ADR Mechanism for Banking Disputes

In a move aimed at reducing the growing burden of banking litigation and accelerating the recovery of financial claims, the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan (LJCP), chaired by the Hon’ble Chief Justice of Pakistan, has approved the proposed insertion of Section 10A into the Financial Institutions (Recovery of Finances) Ordinance, 2001, introducing a formal …

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