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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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Hyderabad District Bar Association Announces 50% Discount on Outstanding Dues

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Hyderabad, 15 January 2025 – In a significant move aimed at providing financial relief to the legal community, the Hyderabad District Bar Association has announced a 50% discount on outstanding dues for all registered lawyers. This initiative is intended to help lawyers clear their old and long-standing arrears with the association. The special offer is …

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Judicial Commission Reviews Nominations for 12 Sindh High Court Judge Seats from 46 Lawyers

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  Karachi, January 12, 2025: The Secretary of the Judicial Commission has forwarded a list to its members, which includes the names of six district and session judges and forty lawyers for the appointment of twelve new judges to the Sindh High Court. The list is currently under review by the Commission’s members, who will …

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Mr. Mubashir Rehman Advocate Wins Presidency in Lahore Bar Association Elections 2025

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Lahore, Pakistan — Mubashir Rehman has been elected as the President of the Lahore Bar Association (LBA) in the 2025 elections, securing 2,400 votes. The election witnessed a spirited contest, with Adeeb Aslam Bhinder coming in second with 2,088 votes, followed by Mian Faiz Ali with 1,807 votes and Irfan Hayat Bajwa with 1,508 votes. …

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Pakistan Bar Council Announces Ban on Fresh Admissions in Several Universities

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  The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) has imposed a ban on fresh admissions to nine law universities across the country, citing non-compliance with legal education standards. The banned institutions are: 1. Hyderabad Institute of Law, Hyderabad 2. Government Islamia Law College, Karachi 3. Hamdard University, Karachi 4. University of Sindh, Jamshoro 5. University of Karachi, …

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Sindh Law Minister Assures Extension of Unlimited Pecuniary Jurisdiction to District Courts in Karachi

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**Press Release** **January 8, 2025** **Sindh High Court Bar Association** **Karachi, Pakistan**   **Barrister Muhammad Sarfaraz Ali Metlo, ASC, President of Sindh High Court Bar Association, Meets with Sindh Law Minister Zia ul Hassan Lanjar**   On January 6, 2025, Barrister Muhammad Sarfaraz Ali Metlo, President of the Sindh High Court Bar Association (SHCBA), held …

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Karachi Bar Association Convenes General Body Meeting to Address Land and Water Rights Issues

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Karachi, Pakistan — The Karachi Bar Association (KBA) has issued a notice for a General Body Meeting scheduled to take place on 11th January 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Jinnah Auditorium, City Courts, Karachi. The meeting aims to address critical issues affecting Sindh’s agricultural and indigenous communities. The agenda includes discussions on the alleged …

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Pakistan Bar Council Takes Action Against University of Sindh, Jamshoro

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Islamabad, Pakistan — The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) has taken stern notice of non-compliance by the University of Sindh, Jamshoro, with the directions of the Honorable Supreme Court and the Pakistan Bar Council Legal Education Rules, 2015. In a letter dated 4th January 2025, addressed to the Registrar of the University, the PBC highlighted serious …

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53 Lawyers Issue Open Letter to SCBAP President, Demand Full Court Formation on 26th Amendment

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A practicing group of advocates of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, including several senior members of the legal fraternity, have issued an open letter to Mian Muhammad Rauf Atta, President of the Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan (SCBAP). The letter expresses profound disappointment with recent press releases dated 26th and 28th December 2024 issued …

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New Judicial Commission Rules Open Opportunities for Lawyers to Join the High Court Judiciary

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  Islamabad, December 23, 2024 – The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) has published new rules for the appointment of judges, which will guide the process of judicial nominations in Pakistan. The rules, known as the *Judicial Commission of Pakistan (Appointment of Judges) Rules, 2024*, were introduced in line with the powers granted by the …

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Karachi Bar Association Condemns Abduction of Advocate Haziq Ali Khan’s Father, Demands Justice

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Karachi: The Karachi Bar Association (KBA) has strongly condemned the illegal abduction of Mr. Nisar Ali Shahzad, a retired Lieutenant Colonel and father of Advocate Haziq Ali Khan of the Lahore High Court. The incident occurred on December 13, 2024, at approximately 5:00 PM at their residence in Askari 11, Sector B, Bedian Road, Lahore. …

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