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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: January 2025

Final Results of the Bar Association Election of Pindi Ghib for 2025

  The much-awaited results of the Bar Association elections in Pindi Ghib for the year 2025 have been announced, with several key positions now filled by newly elected office bearers. Mudassir Ahmed emerged victorious with 48 votes in a competitive race. Syed Kamran Haider was declared the winner for the position of General Secretary. Meanwhile, …

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Hyderabad District Bar Association Announces 50% Discount on Outstanding Dues

Hyderabad, 15 January 2025 – In a significant move aimed at providing financial relief to the legal community, the Hyderabad District Bar Association has announced a 50% discount on outstanding dues for all registered lawyers. This initiative is intended to help lawyers clear their old and long-standing arrears with the association. The special offer is …

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Judicial Commission Reviews Nominations for 12 Sindh High Court Judge Seats from 46 Lawyers

  Karachi, January 12, 2025: The Secretary of the Judicial Commission has forwarded a list to its members, which includes the names of six district and session judges and forty lawyers for the appointment of twelve new judges to the Sindh High Court. The list is currently under review by the Commission’s members, who will …

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Mr. Mubashir Rehman Advocate Wins Presidency in Lahore Bar Association Elections 2025

Lahore, Pakistan — Mubashir Rehman has been elected as the President of the Lahore Bar Association (LBA) in the 2025 elections, securing 2,400 votes. The election witnessed a spirited contest, with Adeeb Aslam Bhinder coming in second with 2,088 votes, followed by Mian Faiz Ali with 1,807 votes and Irfan Hayat Bajwa with 1,508 votes. …

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Pakistan Bar Council Announces Ban on Fresh Admissions in Several Universities

  The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) has imposed a ban on fresh admissions to nine law universities across the country, citing non-compliance with legal education standards. The banned institutions are: 1. Hyderabad Institute of Law, Hyderabad 2. Government Islamia Law College, Karachi 3. Hamdard University, Karachi 4. University of Sindh, Jamshoro 5. University of Karachi, …

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Sindh Law Minister Assures Extension of Unlimited Pecuniary Jurisdiction to District Courts in Karachi

**Press Release** **January 8, 2025** **Sindh High Court Bar Association** **Karachi, Pakistan**   **Barrister Muhammad Sarfaraz Ali Metlo, ASC, President of Sindh High Court Bar Association, Meets with Sindh Law Minister Zia ul Hassan Lanjar**   On January 6, 2025, Barrister Muhammad Sarfaraz Ali Metlo, President of the Sindh High Court Bar Association (SHCBA), held …

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Karachi Bar Association Convenes General Body Meeting to Address Land and Water Rights Issues

Karachi, Pakistan — The Karachi Bar Association (KBA) has issued a notice for a General Body Meeting scheduled to take place on 11th January 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Jinnah Auditorium, City Courts, Karachi. The meeting aims to address critical issues affecting Sindh’s agricultural and indigenous communities. The agenda includes discussions on the alleged …

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Pakistan Bar Council Takes Action Against University of Sindh, Jamshoro

Islamabad, Pakistan — The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) has taken stern notice of non-compliance by the University of Sindh, Jamshoro, with the directions of the Honorable Supreme Court and the Pakistan Bar Council Legal Education Rules, 2015. In a letter dated 4th January 2025, addressed to the Registrar of the University, the PBC highlighted serious …

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