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Judicial alarm as sweeping 27th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan raises fears for court autonomy | The National Assembly has passed the 27th Amendment bill in a heated session underscoring sweeping changes in judicial, military and constitutional spheres | Power dynamics shift in election oversight: magistrate roles under review | Bar associations mobilise as legal fraternity warns of intelligence-agency tie-ups in judicial reform | The Lex is not registered organization, and we don’t take responsibility of anything posted on its truthfulness |
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Sindh Bar Council Announces Sindh Unity Day, Lawyers to Boycott Court Work Across Sindh

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KARACHI — September 9, 2026: The Sindh Bar Council has announced that the legal community across Sindh will observe “Sindh Unity Day” on September 10, 2026, with a complete boycott of court work in protest against proposals concerning the division of Sindh into administrative units or the creation of new provinces.     The decision …

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Balochistan High Court Confirms Services of Three Additional District & Sessions Judges

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Quetta – The High Court of Balochistan has officially confirmed the services of three Additional District and Sessions Judges (BPS-20) with effect from August 30, 2025, the date of their initial promotion. The confirmation, issued under the Balochistan Judicial Officers Service Rules 2021, was approved by the Hon’ble Chief Justice and formalized through a notification …

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Unverified video reported: NTS Accused of Open Cheating in Sindh High Court Junior Office Associate (BPS-13) Test

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Karachi – August 29, 2026: Serious allegations have surfaced against the National Testing Service (NTS) following the conduct of the Sindh High Court Junior Office Associate (BPS-13) recruitment test. Multiple candidates have accused NTS officials of facilitating open cheating by allowing pre-selected and favored individuals to copy answers during the examination. The accusations have sparked …

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Lahore High Court Bar Association Vows to Defend Blasphemy Laws, Rejects Any Amendment

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Lahore – August 28, 2026: The Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) has issued a strong condemnation against recent remarks made on August 22, 2026, in Lahore and Islamabad, which it says challenge the sanctity of Pakistan’s blasphemy laws. In an official statement, the bar association denounced any attempt to question or undermine the legal …

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Advocate Mumtaz Mehfooz Appointed Chairman of Labour Appellate Tribunal Balochistan

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Advocate Mumtaz Mehfooz has been appointed as the Chairman of the Labour Appellate Tribunal, Balochistan. His appointment marks an important development for the labour justice system in the province.   The Labour Appellate Tribunal plays a key role in hearing and deciding appeals and disputes relating to labour matters. Advocate Mumtaz Mehfooz’s appointment is expected …

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POSTPONEMENT OF INTERVIEWS/SKILL TESTS – GILGIT-BALTISTAN CHIEF COURT

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The Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Court has officially postponed the Interview and Skill Test for Class-IV vacancies (advertised on 1st May 2026) until further orders. The decision, approved by the Hon’ble Chief Justice, comes due to pending appeals before the courts. All tests scheduled from 25th August to 1st September 2026 stand cancelled. New dates will be …

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Sindh Bar Council Announces Province-Wide Court Strike Over Priya Kumari, Missing Children Cases

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The Sindh Bar Council (SBC) has announced a province-wide strike of court proceedings on Friday (July 24) to protest the continued disappearance of Priya Kumari and several other missing children in Sindh, while also condemning the reported police action against peaceful protesters demanding their recovery.   In a condemnation statement issued on July 23, SBC …

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Sindh Bar Council Suspends Two Lawyers After JIT Finds Prima Facie Misconduct in Azad Wine Store Incident

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KARACHI, July 23: The Sindh Bar Council (SBC) has suspended the licences of two advocates after a Joint Investigation Team (JIT)/Fact-Finding Committee found prima facie evidence of their involvement in the Azad Wine Store incident. In a circular issued on Thursday, the Council stated that the inquiry committee, constituted through an order dated July 21, …

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

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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

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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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