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Balochistan Bar Council Conducts Interviews Under New Amendment, 80 Internees Qualify

Quetta: The Balochistan Bar Council has successfully conducted interviews for the enrolment of new advocates in the lower courts at its Secretariat, under the newly introduced Balochistan Bar Council Rules (Amendment) 2026,which amends the Balochistan Bar Council Rules, 2020.   According to an official statement, the interview panel consisted of prominent legal professionals, including Hafzal …

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Mandatory ADR Law Comes into Force After Amendment to Alternative Dispute Resolution Act, 2017

The federal government has enacted the Alternative Dispute Resolution (Amendment) Act, 2026, introducing significant reforms to the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act, 2017 by making Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mandatory for specified categories of disputes. The new law has come into force with immediate effect following its passage.   Under the amendment, a new Section 3A …

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April 8 Strike Announced by Quetta Bar in Tribute to August 8 Martyrs

The President of the Quetta Bar Association has announced a strike on April 8 to commemorate the martyrs of the tragic incident of August 8, 2016.     In a condolence statement, the President prayed that Almighty Allah grants the departed souls the highest مقام in Jannat-ul-Firdous and gives patience and strength to their bereaved …

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Police Desk to Be Established at Sindh Bar Council Office to Facilitate Lawyers

The Sindh Bar Council (SBC) has proposed the establishment of a dedicated Police Desk at its office in the Sindh High Court building, Karachi, aimed at providing a streamlined and institutional mechanism for addressing complaints of lawyers. The initiative is intended to reduce the need for members of the legal fraternity to directly approach police …

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Chief Justice Balochistan High Court Discusses Lawyers’ Projects, Facilities, and Security Improvements at Eid Milan Gathering

At an Eid Milan gathering, Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court, Justice Muhammad Kamran Khan Mulakhail, held an extensive discussion with members of the legal community regarding ongoing and upcoming projects aimed at improving facilities for lawyers across the province. The interaction focused on strengthening infrastructure, enhancing court environments, and resolving longstanding issues faced …

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KP Bar Council Announces Province-Wide Strike on April 6 Against Petroleum Price Hike

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Bar Council has announced a complete lawyers’ strike across the province on Monday, April 6, 2026, in protest against the recent increase in petroleum prices by the federal government. The decision was taken during a General Body meeting held in Peshawar, where members unanimously rejected the hike, terming it unjustified and harmful …

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Lahore Bar Association Announces Complete Strike Against the New Biometric System

LAHORE – The Lahore Bar Association (LBA) has announced a complete strike on Monday, 6 April 2026, in protest against the implementation of the new biometric verification system for court filings, which lawyers say has been enforced without consultation and is creating serious operational difficulties. The decision was taken during an emergency meeting of the …

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National Assembly of Pakistan Moves to Criminalize Cyber Tampering of Oil Pipelines

The National Assembly has passed the Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill 2026, introducing major changes to Section 462A, 462B, 462C and 462F of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) 1860, along with amendments to the Second Schedule of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1898. The updated provisions expand “tampering” to include cyberattacks, remote interference, and digital …

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Visually Impaired Graduate Creates History After Passing South Sudan Bar Exam

uba, South Sudan — April 4, 2026:South Sudan has marked a powerful milestone in its legal history as a visually impaired law graduate successfully passed the Bar examinations and was formally admitted as an advocate, breaking long-standing barriers in the country’s justice system. Advocate Charles Pascual Clement, a visually impaired graduate of the University of …

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Sindh Bar Council Orders Removal of Unauthorized Advocate Insignia From Vehicles and Visiting Cards

The Sindh Bar Council issued a circular on April 3, 2026, directing all advocates across the province to remove unauthorized monograms, metal plates, and insignia displaying titles such as “Advocate,” “High Court of Sindh,” or “Sindh Bar Council” from their vehicles and visiting cards within 15 days. The circular was prompted by a complaint from …

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