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Karachi Bar Association Elections 2026 to Adopt Biometric Voting System

The forthcoming Karachi Bar Association (KBA) Elections 2026 will be conducted through a biometric voting system, marking a significant step towards ensuring transparency and credibility in the electoral process. In this regard, the Sindh Bar Council, through a notification issued on June 8, directed members to provide their biometric thumb impressions from June 9 at …

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Quetta Bar Association Observes Court Boycott in Support of Strike Against Attacks on Mineral Transport Vehicles

The Quetta Bar Association observed a boycott of court proceedings on June 11 in support of the wheel-jam and shutter-down strike called by the Chamber of Commerce and other trade bodies against the worsening security situation affecting businesses an The Quetta Bar Association observed a boycott of court proceedings on June 11 in support of …

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Supreme Court Announces 2026 Summer Vacation Schedule, Judges to Sit Longer at Principal Seat

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has announced its Summer Vacation Schedule for 2026. Under the new arrangement, judges of the apex court have agreed to maximize their sitting period at the Principal Seat in Islamabad during the summer recess while reducing the sitting period, if any, at the Branch Registries. According to an official statement, …

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Quetta Bar Association Hosts Tea Party in Honour of Balochistan High Court Judges

A tea party was organized at the District Court Kacheri by the Quetta Bar Association in honor of esteemed judges of the Balochistan High Court. The event was attended by the Hon’ble Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court, Mr. Justice Muhammad Kamran Khan Malakhail, Senior Puisne Judge Mr. Justice Iqbal Ahmed Kasi, and Mr. …

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Young Lawyers of Quetta Bar Association Complete Intensive Five-Day Legal Training Programme

A comprehensive five-day training programme for young lawyers of the Quetta Bar Association concluded on Friday after providing participants with extensive exposure to practical and procedural aspects of legal practice. Conducted from June 1 to 5, the programme featured lectures, discussions, and interactive sessions aimed at enhancing the professional competence of young members of the …

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Federal Judicial Academy and Pakistan Bar Council Launch National E-Course for Law Professionals

In a significant step towards modernizing legal education and strengthening professional capacity within the legal fraternity, the Chief Justice of Pakistan launched the E-Course for Law Professionals – 2026, a nationwide online training programme designed to bridge the longstanding gap between academic legal education and practical legal skills required in professional practice. Developed by the …

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Supreme Court Ensures Swift Disposal of Bail Matters — All Such Cases at Islamabad Principal Seat Stand Fully Disposed, Upholding the Principle That Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied

Islamabad, May 25, 2026 — The Supreme Court of Pakistan has reiterated its firm commitment to safeguarding fundamental rights and personal liberty, emphasizing the equitable principle that justice delayed is justice denied. In line with this constitutional obligation, the Court continues to give highest priority to the prompt hearing and disposal of bail before arrest …

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District and High Court Judges of Balochistan Complete Internationally Accredited Mediation Training Under EU-Funded Deliver Justice Project

ISLAMABAD: The concluding ceremony of the SIMC Mediators’ Accreditation Workshop and Skills Assessment Programme for Judges marked the successful completion of a major capacity-building initiative under the broader “Strengthening Justice and Security Sector Governance in Pakistan (Deliver Justice Project)”, funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in …

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Sindh High Court Launches AI Legal Research System and iOS Case Management App

KARACHI, May 16, 2026: The High Court of Sindh today marked a significant milestone in Pakistan’s judicial digitization efforts with the launch of two major technological initiatives—the LRC-Assistant, an AI-enabled legal research system, and the SHC Case Flow Management System (CFMS) Mobile App for iOS. Both projects were conceptualized, engineered, and deployed entirely in-house by …

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Pakistan Introduces First-Ever National Guidelines for Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Judiciary

Pakistan has introduced the “National Guidelines for Use of Artificial Intelligence in Judicial Institutions of Pakistan,” marking the country’s first formal and comprehensive regulatory framework dedicated specifically to the use of AI within the judicial sector. Announced at a time when Pakistan’s courts are grappling with widespread case backlogs and demands for greater efficiency and …

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