UK judge announced on Tuesday that he will ask prosecutors to consider perjury and forgery charges against Craig Wright, an Australian computer scientist who falsely claimed to be “Satoshi Nakamoto,” the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin. This follows a comprehensive ruling in March by Judge James Mellor of the High Court in London, which debunked Wright’s …
The Peshawar High Court Bar Association and Karachi Bar Association have strongly condemned the proposed appointment of ad hoc judges to the Supreme Court of Pakistan, arguing there is no urgent need for such appointments. According to a press release from Alam Khan Adenzai, secretary general of the Peshawar High Court Bar Association, the bar …
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On July 12th, the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) issued a notice for the appointment of four ad hoc judges from among retired justices, aiming to tackle the substantial backlog of 54,000 pending cases in the Supreme Court. The JCP, responsible for appointing judges to superior courts, will meet on Friday to deliberate on this …
ISLAMABAD: In a notable decision, the Supreme Court has permitted the Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) and the Lahore District Bar Association (LBA) to be impleaded in the ongoing military court case. This move, however, faced opposition from two of the seven judges, who maintained that the issue was purely a legal question. The …
Advocate Areeba Aijaz has been admitted to the ICU in critical condition following a severe health setback. Areeba Aijaz, known for her dedication to legal advocacy, is currently undergoing intensive medical care. In light of this urgent situation, Areeba Aijaz’s family has issued an appeal for financial support. They are requesting donations to assist with …
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In a significant development, Karachi University has declared the LLB degree of Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri of the Islamabad High Court as fake. The investigation revealed that Justice Jahangiri, admitted under the name Imtiaz Ahmed, had obtained his transcript using the name Tariq Jahangiri. The decision was made after a thorough examination by Karachi …
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Madrid, 28 June 2024 – Spain has officially submitted a Declaration of Support to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the case brought by South Africa against Israel, regarding the application of the Genocide Convention in the Gaza Strip. “This support is motivated by our responsibility as a State party to the Genocide Convention …
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The Malir Bar Association held a significant protest today against the unjustified electricity rates imposed by K-Electric (KE). The protest, attended by numerous lawyers, called for a reduction in electricity unit rates to Rs. 10 and demanded an end to unfair billing practices for consumption above 200 units. During the demonstration, participants highlighted the need …
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Islamabad, 27 June 2024 – The Supreme Judicial Commission of Pakistan has announced that a meeting will be held on Tuesday, 2nd July 2024, to consider the nomination for the position of Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court. The meeting will take place at 3 pm in the Conference Room of the Supreme Court …
The Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) today welcomed Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman, Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, as a special guest at a prominent event held at the Bar Association premises. The event featured the inauguration of a newly installed water treatment plant, Reverse Osmosis (RO) system, a project completed with the support of Al-Khidmat …