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Judges receiving threatening letter continues to Lahore High Court and Supreme Court | Tax Amendment bill presented in Parliament | Election Commissioner gives more powers to magistrate in election matter | The 6 Judges letter remained unattended by Supreme Judicial Council | Lawyers hold strict protest against the interference of Intelligence agencies involvement in judiciary damaging justice and fairness in society

Month: October 2024

Supreme Court of Pakistan to Hear Sui Gas Company Appeal on October 24, 2024

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has scheduled a hearing for the Sui Gas Company and the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) regarding their appeal against a significant ruling by the Balochistan High Court. The appeal will be heard on October 24, 2024, following the June 13, 2024, decision that provided substantial relief to consumers …

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Sindh Bar Council Condemns Attack on Member, Announces Strike

Sindh Bar Council Condemns Attack on Member, Announces Strike   KARACHI – The Sindh Bar Council has condemned the violent attack on its member, Mr. Iqbal Inayat Jatoi, who sustained serious injuries in an assault involving private goons and police personnel. The incident has sparked outrage among legal professionals in the region.   Kashif Hanif, …

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District Korangi Lawyer Forum Launches 50% Discount Initiative for Lawyers at Korangi City Laboratory

Korangi, Karachi– In a significant move to support the legal community, the District Korangi Lawyer Forum has announced a partnership with Korangi City Laboratory, offering a generous 50% discount on laboratory services. This initiative aims to provide financial relief and improve access to essential health services for lawyers and their families. The owner of Korangi …

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Supreme Court Holidays Announced; Registries Remain Operational

  ISLAMABAD, October 14, 2024– The Supreme Court’s principal seat in Islamabad will observe holidays on October 14, 15, and 16. Despite this closure, judicial activities will continue at the Supreme Court’s registries in Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, and Quetta.   A notification has been issued confirming bench formations for the upcoming judicial week. On October …

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Karachi Bar Association Takes Action Against Misconduct at Lawyers Convention

  Karachi, October 16, 2024– An emergent meeting of the Managing Committee of the Karachi Bar Association (KBA) convened yesterday, chaired by Acting General Secretary Mr. Jahanzeb Mari and presided over by President Mr. Amir Nawaz Warraich. The meeting addressed serious allegations stemming from the “All Pakistan Lawyers Convention” held on October 15, 2024, at …

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Karachi Bar Association Announces Full-Day Strike in Protest of Tragic Murder of Three-Year-Old

  Karachi, October 11, 2024 The Karachi Bar Association (KBA) has declared a full-day strike on Saturday, October 12, 2024, in response to the brutal murder of three-year-old Amna, daughter of Advocate Abdul Basit Afridi, a former member of the KBA’s Managing Committee.   The decision was made by the Managing Committee of the KBA …

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF PROTEST AND LONG MARCH BY LEGAL COMMUNITY

  Karachi, October 10, 2024 – In response to a serious threat to judicial independence, members of the legal community, including the Sindh Bar Council (SBC), Karachi Bar Association (KBA), Sindh High Court Bar Association (SHCBA), and the Malir Bar Association (MBA), will organize a protest and long march on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at …

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Mediation Advocacy Skills Training (M-MAST)

Exciting Opportunity for Legal Professionals & Law Students! 🔔   Registrations for our most-awaited MICADR Certified Mediation Advocacy Skills Training (M-MAST) are NOW OPEN.   This transformative program will equip you with advanced mediation advocacy skills recognized under the Islamabad Mediation Practice Direction (Civil) Rules 2023.   What You’ll Learn: ✅ Master the mediation process …

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