ISLAMABAD: A dinner reception honoring outgoing Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJ) Qazi Faez Isa took place on Thursday night, but several Supreme Court judges were notably absent, raising eyebrows amid ongoing discussions of conspiracy surrounding the appointment of Justice Yahya Khan Afridi. The event, organized by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and …
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has scheduled a hearing for the Sui Gas Company and the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) regarding their appeal against a significant ruling by the Balochistan High Court. The appeal will be heard on October 24, 2024, following the June 13, 2024, decision that provided substantial relief to consumers …
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Sindh Bar Council Condemns Attack on Member, Announces Strike KARACHI – The Sindh Bar Council has condemned the violent attack on its member, Mr. Iqbal Inayat Jatoi, who sustained serious injuries in an assault involving private goons and police personnel. The incident has sparked outrage among legal professionals in the region. Kashif Hanif, …
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Korangi, Karachi– In a significant move to support the legal community, the District Korangi Lawyer Forum has announced a partnership with Korangi City Laboratory, offering a generous 50% discount on laboratory services. This initiative aims to provide financial relief and improve access to essential health services for lawyers and their families. The owner of Korangi …
ISLAMABAD, October 14, 2024– The Supreme Court’s principal seat in Islamabad will observe holidays on October 14, 15, and 16. Despite this closure, judicial activities will continue at the Supreme Court’s registries in Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, and Quetta. A notification has been issued confirming bench formations for the upcoming judicial week. On October …
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Karachi, October 16, 2024– An emergent meeting of the Managing Committee of the Karachi Bar Association (KBA) convened yesterday, chaired by Acting General Secretary Mr. Jahanzeb Mari and presided over by President Mr. Amir Nawaz Warraich. The meeting addressed serious allegations stemming from the “All Pakistan Lawyers Convention” held on October 15, 2024, at …
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Karachi, October 11, 2024 The Karachi Bar Association (KBA) has declared a full-day strike on Saturday, October 12, 2024, in response to the brutal murder of three-year-old Amna, daughter of Advocate Abdul Basit Afridi, a former member of the KBA’s Managing Committee. The decision was made by the Managing Committee of the KBA …
Karachi, October 10, 2024 – In response to a serious threat to judicial independence, members of the legal community, including the Sindh Bar Council (SBC), Karachi Bar Association (KBA), Sindh High Court Bar Association (SHCBA), and the Malir Bar Association (MBA), will organize a protest and long march on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at …
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The Karachi Bar Association has formally issued a letter urging the Honorable Chief Justice and the esteemed judges of the Administrative Committee of the High Court of Sindh to reconsider and recall Notification No. 138/MIT-II, dated January 19, 2024. This notification mandates the presentation of Under Trial Prisoners (UTPs) in court via video link, a …
In a significant open letter addressed to the Honorable Chief Justice of Pakistan, a coalition of legal practitioners has united to express their grave concerns regarding recent threats to judicial independence. This group, writing without affiliation to any political party or group, emphasizes the need for a robust defense of the judiciary, a cornerstone of …