KARACHI: The elections for the Karachi Bar Association (KBA) have been postponed indefinitely following a legal challenge pending before the Pakistan Bar Council. According to details, an appeal titled Mumtaz Khan Tanoli, Advocate vs. The Sindh Bar Council (Appeal No.24 of 2026) has been filed under Section 13(2) of the Legal Practitioner & Bar …
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In a significant step toward ensuring compliance with the Legal Practitioners and Bar Councils Act, 1973, the Sindh Bar Council (SBC) has initiated a verification process to identify lawyers who are holding government jobs while continuing to practice. In an official letter dated March 6, 2026, addressed to the Accountant General of Azad Jammu …
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ISLAMABAD, March 11, 2026: In a move mirroring the Supreme Court’s recent directive, the Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan has issued a notification implementing strict austerity and fuel conservation measures. The new policy, effective immediately, introduces a four-day workweek and significantly reduces fuel quotas for official vehicles. The notification, issued by Deputy Registrar Irshad Hussain, …
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has introduced a series of austerity and fuel conservation measures in response to the potential disruption in the supply of petroleum products and rising energy costs. The initiative includes a four-days’ working week for the Court, operating from Monday to Thursday with holidays from Friday to Sunday to reduce …
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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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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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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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 …
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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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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