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IHC Dissolves Bench Hearing Imaan Mazari and Hadi Chattha Appeals

The Islamabad High Court has dissolved the bench hearing the appeals of Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha against their convictions under PECA. The case file has been sent to Chief Justice Sardar Sarfaraz Dogar for constitution of a new bench.   The order noted that a previous bench led by Justice Muhammad Azam …

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Lahore High Court Bar Association opens New ADR Facility to Fast-track Justice

   The Lahore High Court Bar Association inaugurated its newly established ADR Centre in a ceremony led by former LHCBA President, Senator and Advocate Supreme Court, Mr. Hamid Khan. The event was attended by LHCBA President Malik Asif Ahmed Neswana, Vice President Abdul Rehman Ranjha, Finance Secretary Hamallah Kamboh, and other cabinet members. The Centre …

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Counterfeit Notes Scam: KBA Demands Crackdown on City Court Vendors

  The Karachi Bar Association has issued a warning about fake currency being circulated inside the court premises. Innocent people are being defrauded, with reports suggesting that some mobile banking vendors (EasyPaisa/JazzCash) might be involved in the racket.   The Bar has requested the Sindh Police to launch an immediate crackdown. If you are visiting …

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Malta’s Civil Court (First Hall) Cancels ‘Business Royals’ Trademark Over Confusion with Rothmans Brand

The Civil Court, First Hall of Malta—a court of first instance within the Maltese judicial system—has invalidated the trademark registration for “Business Royals,” ruling that it improperly drew on the reputation of the long-established “Royals” cigarettes produced by Rothmans of Pall Mall Ltd. The decision, delivered by Judge Ian Spiteri Bailey, stems from a case …

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Sindh Bar Council Orders Probe into Lawyer’s Enrolment Over Missing Credentials

KARACHI – 28 January 2026: The Sindh Bar Council (SBC) has initiated an inquiry into the issuance of an enrolment certificate and SBC ID card to an individual identified as Rustam Ali, despite the absence of key mandatory academic and professional documents. According to an official letter issued by Chairman Executive Committee Ayaz Hussain Tunio, …

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ISLAMABAD HIGH COURT de-notifies Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri over degree issue

The Islamabad High Court on Thursday de-notified Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri after ruling that he did not hold a valid law degree at the time of his appointment.   A division bench headed by Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar, along with Justice Muhammad Azam Khan, declared the appointment unlawful and ordered Justice Jahangiri to …

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Sindh High Court Bar Association Hosts Annual Dinner 2025 at SHC Lawn

  KARACHI: The Sindh High Court Bar Association (SHCBA) held its Annual Dinner 2025 on 27th November at the High Court Lawn, bringing together members, senior advocates, and distinguished guests to celebrate a year of noteworthy progress and academic enrichment. The outgoing cabinet was widely appreciated for its tremendous efforts throughout 2025, having introduced impactful …

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Kingdom of Bahrain’s appeal to the UK Supreme Court over alleged spyware attacks

The Kingdom of Bahrain has asked the UK Supreme Court to rule that it enjoys sovereign immunity from a lawsuit brought by two political dissidents who claim their computers were infected with spyware while they were living in London. The case involves Dr Saeed Shehabi and Moosa Mohammed, who allege that agents of the Bahraini …

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Sindh High Court Bar Enables Members to Download Voter Slips Online

  KARACHI: The Sindh High Court Bar Association (SHCBA) has introduced an online facility allowing its members to download their voter slips ahead of the upcoming bar elections. Members can access their voter details by visiting the official link voters.shcba.org/shcba_voter_search.php or by scanning the QR code provided in the official notice.   The SHCBA has …

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SHCBA Inaugurates Khadija Day Care Centre at Sindh High Court Parking Area

  KARACHI: The Sindh High Court Bar Association (SHCBA) on Thursday inaugurated the Khadija Day Care Centre at the Sindh High Court’s parking area, marking a significant step toward supporting women in the legal profession. The facility was formally opened at 12:00 pm. The initiative, led by President SHCBA Barrister Sarfaraz Ali Metlo, aims to …

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