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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We are excited to announce the release of the October 2024 issue of “The Legal International”, set to hit the digital shelves on October 1st. This month’s cover features a striking design that encapsulates the theme of legal innovation in a rapidly evolving world. In this issue, readers can look forward to a range of …
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Few months back Gulistan Johar police station in Karachi was attacked, resulting in significant damage and an estimated financial cost of 1.5 million rupees. The incident has unveiled a complex web of corruption involving advocate Abdul Qadir Rajpar and land grabber Anas Khan. This attack stems from a prior confrontation where Rajpar was injured, leading …
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Karachi, Pakistan – Members of the Karachi Bar Association (KBA) are urging the leadership to modernize the association’s website, www.karachibarassociation.com, to enhance its functionality and accessibility in line with international standards. In a recent gathering, KBA members highlighted the necessity of updating the website to include essential features such as a member directory, event calendar, …
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The Sindh Judicial Commission has officially recommended the promotion of several Additional District Judges (ADJs) to the position of District & Sessions Judges in BPS-21. The following judges are set to be promoted: 1. Mr. Inayatullah Bhutto 2. Mr. Ashraf Hussain 3. Mr. Intisar Ali Tunio 4. Mr. Shahid Ahmed Awan 5. Mr. …
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Karachi, September 15, 2024 – The Sindh Bar Council has strongly condemned a recently proposed bill in the assembly aimed at overhauling the judicial structure. In a special meeting held today, the Council expressed its vehement opposition to the bill and passed several resolutions in protest. The bill, which seeks to amend the existing judicial …
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In a notable development, the Karachi Bar Association (KBA) has extended a formal invitation to the Awami National Party (ANP), marking a significant step in its foray into politics. The KBA has invited the leadership of ANP to visit its premises and address its members on September 25, 2024, at 11:00 AM, at the Jinnah …
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The Lahore High Court (LHC) Rawalpindi Bench has overturned a trial court’s decision that had previously favored Maple Leaf Cement in a notable case involving the recovery of Rs70 million from Mohammad Waseem. The trial court had allowed recovery under Order XXXVII of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) of 1908, which governs summary suits …
Karachi, September 5, 2024– The Sindh High Court (SHC) issued a significant ruling on Thursday, temporarily suspending Karachi University’s (KU) decision to revoke the law degree of Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri. The court’s decision followed the revelation that the university’s action was taken in Jahangiri’s absence, denying him the chance to defend himself. In …