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Child Visitation Meetings to Continue on Saturdays Despite Closure of Court Proceedings

Karachi, March 27, 2026 — The High Court of Sindh has confirmed that although no regular court proceedings will be conducted on Saturdays, the child visitation meetings will continue as per the established schedule until the fourth Saturday of every month. According to a notification displayed at the district courts, the meetings will be held …

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Balochistan High Court Warns Judicial Officers Against Seeking Favour-Based Transfers

The High Court of Balochistan has issued a stern warning to all judicial officers across the province, directing them to immediately cease any unauthorized approache to the Hon’ble Chief Justice and other judges for transfers or postings to preferred locations. The circular, issued by Registrar Nasir Khan Yousafzai on the orders of the Hon’ble Chief …

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Balochistan High Court Launches GBV Compendium to Strengthen Evidence-Based Justice

Quetta: In a significant step toward enhancing gender-responsive justice, the High Court of Balochistan, in collaboration with UN Women Pakistan and with support from the European Union in Pakistan, has launched the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Compendium. The initiative aims to advance evidence-based practices and strengthen justice delivery for survivors of gender-based violence across the province. …

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Peshawar High Court Bar Secures Rs. 1.8 Million Annual Revenue Deal with Jazz

Peshawar, — In a significant development for the legal community, the Peshawar High Court Bar Association has received four annual rent cheques amounting to Rs. 1,815,000 from Mobilink Jazz for the installation of a mobile tower on the association’s rooftop.   According to the Bar, this new arrangement will provide a steady and sustainable source …

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Lahore High Court Bar Association Ends Mandatory Gown Requirement from March 30

The Lahore High Court Bar Association has announced that lawyers will no longer be required to wear gowns in court starting from March 30, 2026. The notification, issued by the Secretary of the Lahore High Court Bar Association, states that the traditional black gown will not be mandatory for court appearances, marking a significant shift …

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Fake Lawyer Arrested in Lahore After Bar Association Intervention

Lahore: The Lahore District Bar Association has played a pivotal role in exposing and initiating action against a fake lawyer operating in the city, leading to his arrest by Islampura Police on Thursday. The intervention, led by the President of the Lahore District Bar Association, has been widely praised as a significant step toward safeguarding …

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Sindh Police Seal Routes, Impose Ban on Gatherings for Chandio Case Verdict

A high-security plan has been put in place by the Sindh Police across the district while announcing the verdict in the case of the murder of Um Rabab Chandio’s grandfather, uncle, and father on March 30. According to the security plan issued by the SSP Dadu, security will be on high alert throughout the district, …

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LHCBA Holds General House Protest Against 26th & 27th Constitutional Amendments

The Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) on Tuesday held a General House protest meeting against the proposed 26th and 27th Constitutional Amendments, warning that the changes could undermine judicial independence and public trust in the justice system. Addressing the members, LHCBA President Babar Murtaza Khan criticised the Lahore High Court administration for introducing thumb …

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Restoration of Judicial Working Days Sought: Advocate Ghulam Asghar Pathan Moves NJPMC Against 4-Day Week

March 26, 2026– In a significant development challenging the recent reduction in court working days, a senior advocate has formally approached the National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee (NJPMC) and all High Courts, urging an immediate restoration of the five-day work week for superior courts and a six-day schedule for the subordinate judiciary.   The representation …

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UK Government Apologises After Security Services Raid Barrister’s Chambers

The UK government has issued an apology to barrister Rachel Toney after UK state security officers raided her chambers following concerns raised by MI6 about her access to documents linked to CIA torture programmes.   The case concerns alleged UK complicity in the CIA’s torture of Abu Faraj al-Libi, who remains imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay …

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