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 …
The Cabinet of the Malir Bar Association has formally urged the Honorable Chief Justice and esteemed Judges of the Administrative Committee of the Sindh High Court to reconsider and revoke Notification No. 138/MIT-II, dated January 19, 2024. This notification mandates that Under Trial Prisoners (UTPs) be presented in court via video link, a practice that …
Quetta — Miss Advocate Aster Mehak has been recognized with the prestigious Best Strategist Award for her exceptional contributions to legal advocacy and strategic planning in the legal field. The award, presented during a recent ceremony in Turkey, highlights her innovative approaches to complex legal challenges and her commitment to justice. Aster, known for …
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A renewed movement among lawyers has emerged in response to the proposed 26th Constitutional Amendment, which senior lawyer Hamid Khan claims seeks to undermine the judiciary. Addressing the media, Khan emphasized that the ruling coalition’s efforts to amend the Constitution would be met with robust resistance from the legal community. Khan asserted, “Lawyers …
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Quetta, — In a landmark initiative aimed at enhancing the judicial acumen of its newly appointed judges, the Balochistan High Court has announced a program that pairs junior judges with experienced senior judges for a comprehensive training period. This novel approach, reminiscent of the mentorship practices seen among junior and fresher lawyers, marks the …
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Islamabad, September 30, 2024– In a significant development, Justice Munib Akhtar of the Supreme Court has expressed serious constitutional concerns regarding the upcoming hearing of the case CRP 197/2022, involving the Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan against the Federation of Pakistan. The hearing is scheduled before a five-member bench that was recently formed under …
In a last-minute decision, the Federal Bureau of Revenue (FBR) has extended the deadline for filing tax returns for the financial year 2024 until October 14, 2024. This extension comes following numerous requests from various trade bodies, tax bar associations, and the general public. A notification released late Monday stated, “In exercise of powers …
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