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Quetta Bar Association Announces Special Training Schedule with Federal Judicial Academy

  Quetta, Pakistan – The President of the Quetta Bar Association, Qari Rehmatullah Kakar, along with senior members Shehryar Achakzai, Abdullah Shirani, and Yasir Kakar, held a meeting with a delegation from the Federal Judicial Academy (FJA) to discuss and announce the upcoming schedule for a special judicial training program. The training, aimed at enhancing …

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Sindh High Court Bar Association Announces Amended Schedule for 2024-2025 Elections

  Karachi, November 13, 2024: The Sindh High Court Bar Association, Karachi, has issued the amended schedule for its upcoming elections for the term 2024-2025. The election process will begin on November 5, 2024, with the issuance of nomination forms, and will culminate in the election day on December 7, 2024.   Key Dates for …

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All Judges of Sindh High Court to Be Treated as Part of Constitutional Bench for Expedited Case Disposal

In a significant development, all Judges of the Sindh High Court will now be treated as part of the Constitutional Bench of the Court for the expeditious disposal of cases, as per recent directions issued by the Supreme Court of Pakistan. On 5th November 2024, a Divisional Bench comprising Hon’ble Chief Justice and Hon’ble Mr. …

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Civil Judges & Judicial Magistrates Promoted to Senior Civil Judges/Assistant Sessions Judges

In a significant move to enhance the judicial system, the promotion of several Civil Judges and Judicial Magistrates to the positions of Senior Civil Judges/Assistant Sessions Judges has been announced. This decision comes after a detailed evaluation of the performance, conduct, and Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) of the concerned officers. The promotion was unanimously recommended …

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Sindh Assembly Passes Resolution for Constitutional Bench in Sindh High Court Following 26th Amendment

KARACHI: November 4, 2024 – In a historic move aimed at decentralizing judicial authority and improving access to justice, the Sindh Assembly has passed a resolution to establish a Constitutional Bench within the Sindh High Court. The new bench will be set up in key cities across the province, including Karachi, Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Sukkur, and …

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Sindh High Court Accepts Petitions Against 26th Amendment

Karachi — In a significant legal development, the Sindh High Court has accepted petitions challenging the recently enacted 26th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan. The petitions were filed by advocates Mr. Ali Tahir and Mr. Ebrahim Saifuddin, along with their colleagues. The petitions argue that the 26th Amendment undermines the independence of the judiciary …

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Supreme Court Bar Cabinet Meets Sindh Chief Minister to Discuss Lawyers Hostel

Karachi: The Cabinet of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) met with Chief Minister of Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, to discuss the allocation of a plot for the construction of a Supreme Court Lawyers Hostel in Karachi. The meeting was held at the Chief Minister’s House and aimed at enhancing facilities for legal professionals …

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Supreme Court Bar Association Elections Set for October 29th: Candidates Gear Up for Final Push

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) is abuzz with anticipation as it prepares for its upcoming elections on October 29th. With just one day remaining for campaigning, the excitement among members is palpable. The final list of candidates was issued on October 19th, revealing a competitive race for the presidency. This year, the contest features …

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