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Judges receiving threatening letter continues to Lahore High Court and Supreme Court | Tax Amendment bill presented in Parliament | Election Commissioner gives more powers to magistrate in election matter | The 6 Judges letter remained unattended by Supreme Judicial Council | Lawyers hold strict protest against the interference of Intelligence agencies involvement in judiciary damaging justice and fairness in society

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Judicial Commission of Pakistan to Meet on December 6 for High Court of Sindh Judge Appointments

  The Judicial Commission of Pakistan, under the chairmanship of Honorable Chief Justice of Pakistan, Mr. Justice Yahya Afridi, will hold a critical meeting on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 3:00 PM. The purpose of the meeting is to consider the nominations for appointment as judges to the High Court of Sindh.   The following …

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Meer Ataullah elected as President Balochistan High Court Bar Association 2024-2025: New Cabinet Elected

Quetta, – The elections for the Balochistan High Court Bar Association for the 2024-2025 term concluded successfully, with a new cabinet elected to serve the legal community of the province. The results reflect a significant shift in leadership, with a focus on serving the welfare of lawyers and improving the overall functioning of the bar …

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Sindh Government Sets Minimum 2-Year Practice Requirement for Judicial Appointments

Karachi, Pakistan – The Government of Sindh has issued a new amendment to its judicial service rules, mandating that candidates for judicial appointments must have a minimum of two years of active practice in the legal profession. This change, announced in a notification dated 12th November 2024, aligns with similar requirements introduced by the Punjab …

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Quetta Bar Association Announces Special Training Schedule with Federal Judicial Academy

  Quetta, Pakistan – The President of the Quetta Bar Association, Qari Rehmatullah Kakar, along with senior members Shehryar Achakzai, Abdullah Shirani, and Yasir Kakar, held a meeting with a delegation from the Federal Judicial Academy (FJA) to discuss and announce the upcoming schedule for a special judicial training program. The training, aimed at enhancing …

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Sindh High Court Bar Association Announces Amended Schedule for 2024-2025 Elections

  Karachi, November 13, 2024: The Sindh High Court Bar Association, Karachi, has issued the amended schedule for its upcoming elections for the term 2024-2025. The election process will begin on November 5, 2024, with the issuance of nomination forms, and will culminate in the election day on December 7, 2024.   Key Dates for …

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All Judges of Sindh High Court to Be Treated as Part of Constitutional Bench for Expedited Case Disposal

In a significant development, all Judges of the Sindh High Court will now be treated as part of the Constitutional Bench of the Court for the expeditious disposal of cases, as per recent directions issued by the Supreme Court of Pakistan. On 5th November 2024, a Divisional Bench comprising Hon’ble Chief Justice and Hon’ble Mr. …

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Civil Judges & Judicial Magistrates Promoted to Senior Civil Judges/Assistant Sessions Judges

In a significant move to enhance the judicial system, the promotion of several Civil Judges and Judicial Magistrates to the positions of Senior Civil Judges/Assistant Sessions Judges has been announced. This decision comes after a detailed evaluation of the performance, conduct, and Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) of the concerned officers. The promotion was unanimously recommended …

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Sindh Assembly Passes Resolution for Constitutional Bench in Sindh High Court Following 26th Amendment

KARACHI: November 4, 2024 – In a historic move aimed at decentralizing judicial authority and improving access to justice, the Sindh Assembly has passed a resolution to establish a Constitutional Bench within the Sindh High Court. The new bench will be set up in key cities across the province, including Karachi, Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Sukkur, and …

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