Karachi, May 8, 2026 — The Sindh High Court Bar Association, Karachi (SHCBA), convened a Special General Body Meeting on Friday, presided over by its President, Mr. Muhammad Haseeb Jamali, along with the Managing Committee. During the session, the Association unanimously passed a strongly worded resolution condemning what it termed as “preplanned and organized rigging” …
Karachi, May 09, 2026 — The Sindh Bar Council (SBC) has requested the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) to intervene in the Karachi Bar Association (KBA) elections after the latest attempt to conduct the polls failed amid allegations of fake votes, misuse of ballot papers, and physical assaults on election officials. In a letter addressed to …
Islamabad, April 28, 2026 — A day after the government issued a notification approving the transfer of three judges from the Islamabad High Court, the Lahore Bar Association (LBA) approached the Supreme Court of Pakistan to challenge the constitutionality of the 27th Constitutional Amendment, arguing that the transfers are unconstitutional and of no legal effect. …
Karachi, April 27, 2026 — The All Pakistan Lawyers Convention, held at the New Bar Room of the Sindh High Court Bar Association, Karachi, unanimously passed a wide-ranging resolution addressing constitutional, judicial, environmental, and human rights concerns. According to the resolution, the Convention rejected the 26th and 27th Constitutional Amendments, expressing strong opposition to proposed …
The year 2025 witnessed an unprecedented surge in the appointment of judges across Pakistan’s superior judiciary, with figures indicating a sharp rise compared to previous years. According to available data, a total of 53 judges were appointed, making it the highest number in recent years. This dramatic increase, particularly within high courts, has drawn significant …
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The All Pakistan Lawyers Convention was recently held in Karachi under the auspices of the Sindh High Court Bar Association, bringing together a large number of lawyers, senior advocates, and representatives of bar associations from across the country. The convention was attended by prominent figures of the legal fraternity including Hamid Khan, Ali Ahmad Kurd, …
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RAWALPINDI: The Lahore High Court has transferred senior judge Justice Jawad Hassan from the Rawalpindi bench to the Bahawalpur registry as part of an internal administrative reshuffle. Justice Ahsan Raza Kazmi has been posted to replace him at the Rawalpindi bench. The transfer is being described as a routine administrative move; however, it has …
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The Quetta Bar Association has issued a notification calling upon its President to consider the formation of a dedicated Anti-Narcotics Committee in light of growing concerns over drug use within the legal community. The move reflects increasing awareness about the harmful impact of narcotics on professional conduct and the overall environment of the Bar. …
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The Government of Balochistan’s Finance Department, through the Balochistan Education Endowment Fund (BEEF), has initiated steps to implement orders of the Hon’ble High Court regarding educational assistance for children of permanently disabled advocates. The directive follows Constitution Petition No. 307/2026 filed by the High Court Bar Association, Quetta, seeking provision of educational support for affected …
The Carriage by Air (Amendment) Act, 2026 has been introduced to update Pakistan’s aviation liability laws in line with the latest international requirements of the Montreal Convention 1999 and to revise domestic compensation limits after more than a decade. The amendment primarily expands the definition of “Court” by inserting a provision that designates Consumer Courts …
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