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The All Pakistan Lawyers Convention was recently held in Karachi under the auspices of the Sindh High Court Bar Association, bringing together a large number of lawyers, senior advocates, and representatives of bar associations from across the country. The convention was attended by prominent figures of the legal fraternity including Hamid Khan, Ali Ahmad Kurd, …

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RAWALPINDI: The Lahore High Court has transferred senior judge Justice Jawad Hassan from the Rawalpindi bench to the Bahawalpur registry as part of an internal administrative reshuffle. Justice Ahsan Raza Kazmi has been posted to replace him at the Rawalpindi bench.   The transfer is being described as a routine administrative move; however, it has …

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The Quetta Bar Association has issued a notification calling upon its President to consider the formation of a dedicated Anti-Narcotics Committee in light of growing concerns over drug use within the legal community. The move reflects increasing awareness about the harmful impact of narcotics on professional conduct and the overall environment of the Bar.   …

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The Government of Balochistan’s Finance Department, through the Balochistan Education Endowment Fund (BEEF), has initiated steps to implement orders of the Hon’ble High Court regarding educational assistance for children of permanently disabled advocates. The directive follows Constitution Petition No. 307/2026 filed by the High Court Bar Association, Quetta, seeking provision of educational support for affected …

Balochistan Education Endowment Fundto Implement High Court Orders on Educational Support for Children of Disabled Lawyers Read More »

The Sindh Bar Council has issued the tentative Dual Membership List for the forthcoming Karachi Bar Association Election 2025–2026. The list outlines advocates whose memberships appear in both the Karachi Bar Association and the Malir Bar Association, with corresponding membership numbers from each bar. Advocates have been given three days to raise any objections with …

Sindh Bar Council Publishes Dual Membership List and list of Voters under notice to satisfy voting in KBA Election 2025–2026 Read More »

The Lahore Bar Association has issued a formal press statement expressing serious concern over the arrest of a lawyer outside the court premises, calling it an unlawful and unacceptable act. According to the Association, the arrest was made without following legal procedure, prompting strong reaction from the bar community. The statement further addressed growing complaints …

Lahore Bar Association Issues Strong Statement on Lawyer’s Arrest, Biometric System Dispute, and Court Conduct – Announces Protest Plan Read More »

Quetta: The Balochistan Bar Council has registered an FIR against an individual allegedly practicing law without valid credentials. According to the Council, the action was taken in accordance with the Bar Council Act after it was determined that the individual had been presenting himself as a lawyer without proper authorization. The Council confirmed that the …

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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 …

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

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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