Judicial alarm as sweeping 27th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan raises fears for court autonomy | The National Assembly has passed the 27th Amendment bill in a heated session underscoring sweeping changes in judicial, military and constitutional spheres | Power dynamics shift in election oversight: magistrate roles under review | Bar associations mobilise as legal fraternity warns of intelligence-agency tie-ups in judicial reform | The Lex is not registered organization, and we don’t take responsibility of anything posted on its truthfulness |

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Karachi Bar Association Condemns Islamabad Court Suicide Blast, Calls Lawyers’ Convention Against 27th Amendment

Karachi, 12 November 2025: The Karachi Bar Association (KBA) held a Lawyers’ Convention today at its auditorium, led by President Amir Wirraich and attended by Advocate Haseeb Jamali along with senior members of the legal fraternity, to condemn the recent suicide blast on 11th Nov, 2025 as well as the passing of 27th Amendment. The attack …

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Federal Constitutional Court Granted Oversight Over Supreme Court of Pakistan — Erosion of Separation of Powers and the Vision of Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Senior members of the legal fraternity have raised alarm over recent constitutional reforms that vest a newly‑established Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan with authority over the Supreme Court of Pakistan, warning that the move strikes at the heart of the doctrine of separation of powers. Legal analysts note that this structural shift places what should …

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ECP’s Power Grab: Magistrates Given Sweeping Authority in Elections Sparks Legal Outcry

As Pakistan gears up for the next general elections, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has granted magistrates unprecedented powers to oversee polling, act on complaints instantly, and impose immediate punitive actions for electoral violations. While the ECP asserts this reform ensures transparency and prevents past poll irregularities, critics argue it dangerously concentrates authority in …

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Tax & Constitutional Reform Legislation

The Parliament has passed the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill, which simultaneously introduced sweeping reforms in governance and tax policy. The new fiscal measures aim to widen the tax net, enhance the powers of the Federal Board of Revenue, and streamline enforcement under the banner of “economic stabilization.” However, the bill has sparked criticism from opposition …

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Massive Fire Guts Lahore Court, Old LDA Complex at Aiwan-e-Adl, Destroys Courtrooms and Records

LAHORE: A major fire broke out Thursday morning at the old LDA Complex within Lahore’s Aiwan-e-Adl (Civil Court), severely damaging multiple courtrooms, judicial property, and official records. The blaze spread rapidly across the third, fourth, and fifth floors before firefighters managed to bring it under control. According to rescue officials, the fire started on the …

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Bail Pleas in Drug Cases to be Heard by Division Benches, Orders Acting Chief Justice

In a major development, the Acting Chief Justice has directed that all bail applications in narcotics cases will now be heard by division benches of the High Courts instead of single judges. The decision comes in line with the 54th meeting of the National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee held on 18 August 2025, where reforms …

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Eve’s AI Tools Gain Popularity Among U.S. Plaintiffs’ Firms Seeking Efficiency

SAN FRANCISCO – Artificial intelligence developed by legal tech startup Eve is seeing growing adoption by U.S. plaintiffs’ law firms, marking a significant shift in how this side of the legal industry operates. The company’s tools are being used to streamline the labor-intensive process of building cases for individuals. Eve’s technology assists attorneys with core …

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Young Lawyer Leads Villagers to Landmark Victory Against Illegal Mining

A quiet village in Abbottabad has secured a monumental legal victory against destructive stone crush plants, thanks to the dedication of a young local lawyer. Hashim Jadoon, just shy of 30, returned to his home in Ghumawan after studying law abroad, wanting to contribute to his community. He found his purpose upon witnessing the environmental …

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Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri Challenges Sindh High Court Decision in Supreme Court

Islamabad: Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri has filed a petition before the Supreme Court of Pakistan, seeking leave to appeal against a Sindh High Court order that upheld the cancellation of his LLB degree by Karachi University. The matter stems from a decision of Karachi University’s Unfair Means Committee on 17 August 2024, later confirmed by …

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Justice Without Facilities: New Lahore Court Building slammed as Ill-Plan

LAHORE – The newly constructed Lahore Court building, comprising 40 courts across nine floors, has been completed but is already drawing criticism from the legal fraternity. Lawyers have expressed serious concerns over the lack of basic facilities in the building. Despite its scale, the structure has no toilet facilities on any floor and no sitting …

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