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Month: February 2025

Oath-Taking Ceremony for New Judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan

  On February 14, 2025, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Yahya Afridi, Chief Justice of Pakistan, administered the oath of office to several newly appointed judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan in a simple ceremony at the Supreme Court in Islamabad. The following judges were sworn in: – Mr. Justice Muhammad Hashim Khan Kakar, Chief Justice …

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Pakistan Bar Council Discusses Legal Reforms with IMF Governance Diagnostic Assessment Mission

Islamabad, February 15, 2025 – Mr. Hassan Raza Pasha, Chairman of the Special Committee on Judicial Reforms, Pakistan Bar Council, met today with officials from the IMF Governance Diagnostic Assessment Scoping Mission, who are currently visiting Pakistan. This marked a significant engagement between the IMF and Pakistan’s legal fraternity. During the meeting, discussions focused on …

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Pakistan Bar Council Appoints New Chairman without election

  Islamabad, February 6, 2025 — The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) has appointed Mr. Muhammad Yaseen Azad as the new Chairman of its Executive Committee following the elevation of Mr. Muhammad Tariq Afridi to the position of Additional Judge at the Peshawar High Court. The decision was made during an emergency meeting held at the …

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Online Legal Drafting Course with Sir Yasir Memon

Exciting Announcement for Law Students & Advocates! ⚖️📜 Eagles Law Academy proudly presents an exclusive Online Legal Drafting Course with Sir Yasir Memon! 🎓✨ 📅 Learn the Art of Legal Drafting from an expert and enhance your professional skills from the comfort of your home! 🔹 Course Highlights: ✅ Practical Legal Drafting Techniques ✅ Contracts, …

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