Hyderabad, April 26 – In the recently held elections for the High Court Bar Association (HCBA), Hyderabad, Mr. Ishrat Ali Lohar has been unofficially elected as President for the year 2025. The unofficial results were announced by Yasir Arfat Shar, Returning Officer and Member of the Sindh Bar Council. The polling was conducted at booths …
Lahore, April 26 – The Lahore High Court, through Advertisement No. 01/2025/CJM/(R&E), has officially opened applications for the post of Civil Judge-cum-Magistrate (BS-17) in Punjab. The vacancies are temporary but likely to become permanent, and come with all standard fringe benefits. The Examination Wing of the Lahore High Court invites aspiring candidates domiciled in Punjab …
Quetta, April 26 – In a move aimed at streamlining courtroom procedures and curbing unauthorized movement—commonly referred to as “Touatism”—within the court premises, the Sessions Judge of Quetta’s Sariab Court has implemented a new Entry Identification Card system for public access. According to official sources, only individuals with valid court business will be allowed entry. …
Honorable Mr. Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah was sworn in as Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan today at a ceremony held in the Supreme Court, Islamabad. The oath was administered by Honorable Mr. Justice Munib Akhtar. Justice Shah will serve as Acting Chief Justice during the overseas visit of Chief Justice Yahya Afridi. The …
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–The Quetta Bar Association has arranged a special ten-day visit to Iran for its members, aimed at promoting legal and cultural exchange. The delegation, consisting of three groups, was officially seen off by President Qari Rahmatullah before their departure. The trip, led by senior lawyers Shams and Rahman, has successfully reached Zahedan, Iran, where …
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A group of lawyers from Balochistan recently participated in a professional training program focused on case management, evidence collection, and trial advocacy in Islamabad. The Balochistan Bar Council organized this initiative in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) as part of ongoing efforts to enhance legal expertise in the …
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Karachi, April 12, 2025– The legal fraternity of Sindh has intensified its opposition to the controversial extraction of six canals from the River Indus, with the Sindh Bar Council (SBC) joining the Karachi Bar Association and the Sindh High Court Bar Association in condemning the move. In a strongly worded statement, Vice Chairman Shafqat Rahim …
NEW DELHI: After transferring Justice Yashwant Varma from the Delhi High Court to his parent Allahabad High Court, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has requested a report from Delhi High Court Chief Justice D K Upadhyay regarding the alleged discovery of cash at Justice Varma’s official residence on March 14, during the Holi festival. …
A two-member bench of the Peshawar High Court, comprising Justice Naeem Anwar and Justice Dr. Khurshid Iqbal, ruled on 29 writ petitions challenging military court sentences. The court decided that sentences from military courts would only be effective once signed by the Field General Court Martial. The petitioners’ lawyers argued that convicted individuals who had …
Karachi, March 15, 2025 — In a powerful demonstration of unity, lawyers from Karachi and across Sindh gathered in front of the Sindh Assembly today, protesting against the controversial river distribution plan. The protest, organized by the Karachi Bar Association and supported by lawyers from the entire province, saw a massive rally that began …
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