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KARACHI — A dramatic rift has erupted inside the Sindh High Court Bar Association (SHCBA) after the Managing Committee unanimously passed a strongly worded resolution accusing its Honorary Secretary of acting unilaterally, violating by-laws, and attempting to manipulate the upcoming bar elections. An emergent meeting held on November 19, chaired by SHCBA President Barrister Muhammad …

SHCBA in Dispute: Committee Says Secretary Misused Office Before Elections Read More »

ISLAMABAD — The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has formally adopted the Supreme Court Rules 2025 to govern its practice and procedure, a key step towards operationalising the newly established constitutional forum. The decision was taken in a full court meeting chaired by Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan, The Express Tribune has learned.   According to the …

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Karachi, 12 November 2025: The Karachi Bar Association (KBA) held a Lawyers’ Convention today at its auditorium, led by President Amir Wirraich and attended by Advocate Haseeb Jamali along with senior members of the legal fraternity, to condemn the recent suicide blast on 11th Nov, 2025 as well as the passing of 27th Amendment. The attack …

Karachi Bar Association Condemns Islamabad Court Suicide Blast, Calls Lawyers’ Convention Against 27th Amendment Read More »

Senior members of the legal fraternity have raised alarm over recent constitutional reforms that vest a newly‑established Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan with authority over the Supreme Court of Pakistan, warning that the move strikes at the heart of the doctrine of separation of powers. Legal analysts note that this structural shift places what should …

Federal Constitutional Court Granted Oversight Over Supreme Court of Pakistan — Erosion of Separation of Powers and the Vision of Muhammad Ali Jinnah Read More »

As Pakistan gears up for the next general elections, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has granted magistrates unprecedented powers to oversee polling, act on complaints instantly, and impose immediate punitive actions for electoral violations. While the ECP asserts this reform ensures transparency and prevents past poll irregularities, critics argue it dangerously concentrates authority in …

ECP’s Power Grab: Magistrates Given Sweeping Authority in Elections Sparks Legal Outcry Read More »

The Parliament has passed the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill, which simultaneously introduced sweeping reforms in governance and tax policy. The new fiscal measures aim to widen the tax net, enhance the powers of the Federal Board of Revenue, and streamline enforcement under the banner of “economic stabilization.” However, the bill has sparked criticism from opposition …

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LAHORE: A major fire broke out Thursday morning at the old LDA Complex within Lahore’s Aiwan-e-Adl (Civil Court), severely damaging multiple courtrooms, judicial property, and official records. The blaze spread rapidly across the third, fourth, and fifth floors before firefighters managed to bring it under control. According to rescue officials, the fire started on the …

Massive Fire Guts Lahore Court, Old LDA Complex at Aiwan-e-Adl, Destroys Courtrooms and Records Read More »

In a major development, the Acting Chief Justice has directed that all bail applications in narcotics cases will now be heard by division benches of the High Courts instead of single judges. The decision comes in line with the 54th meeting of the National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee held on 18 August 2025, where reforms …

Bail Pleas in Drug Cases to be Heard by Division Benches, Orders Acting Chief Justice Read More »

SAN FRANCISCO – Artificial intelligence developed by legal tech startup Eve is seeing growing adoption by U.S. plaintiffs’ law firms, marking a significant shift in how this side of the legal industry operates. The company’s tools are being used to streamline the labor-intensive process of building cases for individuals. Eve’s technology assists attorneys with core …

Eve’s AI Tools Gain Popularity Among U.S. Plaintiffs’ Firms Seeking Efficiency Read More »

A quiet village in Abbottabad has secured a monumental legal victory against destructive stone crush plants, thanks to the dedication of a young local lawyer. Hashim Jadoon, just shy of 30, returned to his home in Ghumawan after studying law abroad, wanting to contribute to his community. He found his purpose upon witnessing the environmental …

Young Lawyer Leads Villagers to Landmark Victory Against Illegal Mining Read More »