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Sindh High Court Bar Association Offers NADRA mobile Facility for Members

In a bid to facilitate its members with essential documentation services, the Sindh High Court Bar Association (SHCBA) has announced the provision of a  NADRA mobile facility. Starting from Monday, February 19th to Friday, February 23rd, a NADRA van will be stationed in front of the Biometric branch of the High Court of Sindh, Karachi. …

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UN Court Declines Urgent Measures in Gaza, Notes ‘Perilous’ Situation in Rafah

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has declined South Africa’s request for urgent measures to safeguard Palestinians threatened by a potential Israeli ground assault in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. In a statement released on Friday, the ICJ acknowledged the “perilous” situation in Rafah, emphasizing the need for immediate implementation of provisional measures previously …

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Chief Justice of Pakistan Demands Evidence Amid Allegations of Election Rigging

In response to serious allegations made by Rawalpindi Division Commissioner Liaqat Ali Chatha regarding his involvement in election rigging on February 8, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa has demanded concrete evidence to substantiate the claims. Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa has demanded concrete evidence to support allegations made by …

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Rawalpindi Commissioner Resigns, Blames Chief Justice and Election Commissioner for Election Rigging

 In a shocking turn of events, Rawalpindi Commissioner Liaquat Ali Chattha resigned from his post on Saturday, citing his involvement in election rigging within his division. Addressing a press conference at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Chattha admitted to the rigging, revealing that his guilt had driven him to attempt suicide earlier in the day. He confessed …

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Quetta Bar Association Calls for Complete Court Boycott in Protest Against Election Commissioner

In a bold move reflecting widespread discontent, the Quetta Bar Association has announced a comprehensive boycott of all court proceedings to protest against the Election Commissioner’s actions. The association alleges that the Election Commissioner divulged results contrary to the people’s mandate, prompting an outcry from various political parties. Joined by representatives from across the political …

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Islamabad High Court Website Close-Down for 48 Hours

The Islamabad High Court’s website, a vital platform for accessing online case lists and details, remained inaccessible for the past two days, causing inconvenience to lawyers, litigants, and other users. The abrupt shutdown left many individuals compromised, unable to retrieve essential case-related information. The website serves as a crucial resource for lawyers and litigants, offering …

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Sindh High Court Directs ECP to Expedite Verdicts on Election Complaints

The Sindh High Court (SHC) has taken a significant step in addressing challenges to election results, disposing of petitions related to over 40 constituencies of the National and Sindh assemblies in Karachi. In a session presided over by a two-judge bench led by SHC Chief Justice Aqeel Ahmad Abbasi, the court directed the Election Commission …

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Hyderabad District Court Calls for Strike tomorrow 12 -02-2024, Amidst Election Injustices

In a bold move against perceived injustices stemming from the general elections held on 8th February 2024 in Pakistan, the District Court of Hyderabad has announced a comprehensive strike, standing in solidarity with both the lawyer community and the broader populace of Hyderabad. Advocate Faisal Mughal, the General Secretary of the Hyderabad District Bar Association, …

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Son of Serving District Judge South Javaid Ahmed Keerio Allegedly Murdered by Friend

In a shocking turn of events, Ali Keerio, the son of District and Sessions Judge (South) Javaid Ahmed Keerio, was tragically gunned down allegedly by his friend Daniyal Nazeer Mirbahar in Defence Housing Authority (DHA), Karachi. The incident, which occurred on Friday, has left the city reeling in shock. According to DIG-South Syed Asad Raza, …

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