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Sindh Police Fails to Disperse Lawyers’ Protest Led by KBA President Amir Wirraich Against Six Canal Project on Indus River

Karachi, April 26 – The Sindh Police on Friday failed to break the momentum of an ongoing protest led by Amir Wirraich, the President of the Karachi Bar Association (KBA) 2025, as hundreds of lawyers gathered to denounce police atrocities and resist the controversial Six Canal Project on the Indus River. Despite a heavy police …

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FIR Lodged Against SHO After Lawyers March to PS Mominabad Over Brutal Torture of Waqar Baloch and Ex-MMC-KBA Tahir Mehmood

Karachi, April 26 – A wave of anger and protest has erupted across Karachi’s legal community following the brutal torture and illegal detention of Waqar Baloch and Tahir Mehmood, a former Member of the Managing Committee of the Karachi Bar Association (MMC-KBA), allegedly by officials of Police Station Mominabad. The incident sparked immediate backlash, leading …

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Karachi Law Students to Stage Protest Against Police Brutality Amid Ongoing Anti-Canal Movement

Karachi, April 26 – Law students in Karachi have announced a protest against what they describe as police brutality and targeted harassment by officials at Police Station (PS) Defense, following their active involvement in the anti-canal and anti-corporate farming movement. In a strongly worded statement, the students condemned the recent actions of law enforcement, including …

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Ishrat Ali Lohar Elected President in 2025 Hyderabad High Court Bar Association Elections – Unofficial Results Announced

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 …

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Judicial Vacancies Announced in Punjab: Applications Open for Civil Judge-cum-Magistrate Posts

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 …

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Sessions Judge Quetta Sariab Court Issues Entry ID Cards to Control Unnecessary Public Movement

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. …

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Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah Sworn in as Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan

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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Quetta Bar Association Organizes Educational Trip to Iran for Members

  –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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Fourth Batch of Balochistan Lawyers Complete Training in Islamabad

  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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Sindh Legal Community Unites Against Indus Canal Division, Calls for Immediate Government Action

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 …

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