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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

فوجداری مقدمہ کے مراحل

فوجداری مقدمہ کے مراحل (ایف آئی آر سے فیصلہ مقدمہ تک) – ایف آئی آر 𝐅𝐈𝐑: جب بھی کوئی جرم ہوتا ہے تو سب سے پہلے پولیس کو اطلاع دی جاتی ہے اگر وہ جرم قابلِ دست اندازی ہو تو پولیس ضابطہ فوجداری کی دفعہ 𝟏𝟓𝟒 کے تحت 𝐅𝐈𝐑 درج کرتی ہے – (قابل دست …

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Karachi Bar Association Calls for Reconsideration of Video Link Notification for Under Trial Prisoners

The Karachi Bar Association has formally issued a letter urging the Honorable Chief Justice and the esteemed judges of the Administrative Committee of the High Court of Sindh to reconsider and recall Notification No. 138/MIT-II, dated January 19, 2024. This notification mandates the presentation of Under Trial Prisoners (UTPs) in court via video link, a …

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Open Letter to the Honorable Chief Justice of Pakistan: Legal Community Urges Defense of Judicial Independence

In a significant open letter addressed to the Honorable Chief Justice of Pakistan, a coalition of legal practitioners has united to express their grave concerns regarding recent threats to judicial independence. This group, writing without affiliation to any political party or group, emphasizes the need for a robust defense of the judiciary, a cornerstone of …

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Malir Bar Association Calls for Recall of Video Link Notification for Under Trial Prisoners

The Cabinet of the Malir Bar Association has formally urged the Honorable Chief Justice and esteemed Judges of the Administrative Committee of the Sindh High Court to reconsider and revoke Notification No. 138/MIT-II, dated January 19, 2024. This notification mandates that Under Trial Prisoners (UTPs) be presented in court via video link, a practice that …

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Quetta Advocate Ms. Aster Mehak Honored with Best Strategist Award

Quetta — Miss Advocate Aster Mehak has been recognized with the prestigious Best Strategist Award for her exceptional contributions to legal advocacy and strategic planning in the legal field. The award, presented during a recent ceremony in Turkey, highlights her innovative approaches to complex legal challenges and her commitment to justice.   Aster, known for …

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Lawyers’ Movement Revived to Oppose Constitutional Amendment

  A renewed movement among lawyers has emerged in response to the proposed 26th Constitutional Amendment, which senior lawyer Hamid Khan claims seeks to undermine the judiciary. Addressing the media, Khan emphasized that the ruling coalition’s efforts to amend the Constitution would be met with robust resistance from the legal community.   Khan asserted, “Lawyers …

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Balochistan High Court Implements Innovative Training for Newly Appointed Judges

  Quetta, — In a landmark initiative aimed at enhancing the judicial acumen of its newly appointed judges, the Balochistan High Court has announced a program that pairs junior judges with experienced senior judges for a comprehensive training period. This novel approach, reminiscent of the mentorship practices seen among junior and fresher lawyers, marks the …

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Supreme Court of Pakistan: Justice Munib Akhtar Raises Constitutional Concerns Ahead of Key Hearing

Islamabad, September 30, 2024– In a significant development, Justice Munib Akhtar of the Supreme Court has expressed serious constitutional concerns regarding the upcoming hearing of the case CRP 197/2022, involving the Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan against the Federation of Pakistan. The hearing is scheduled before a five-member bench that was recently formed under …

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FBR Grants Final Extension for Tax Return Filings to October 14

  In a last-minute decision, the Federal Bureau of Revenue (FBR) has extended the deadline for filing tax returns for the financial year 2024 until October 14, 2024. This extension comes following numerous requests from various trade bodies, tax bar associations, and the general public. A notification released late Monday stated, “In exercise of powers …

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