Month: November 2025

KARACHI — The Government of Sindh has appointed Justice (Retd) Abdul Maalik Gaddi as Chairman of the Drugs Court Karachi for a three-year term, according to a notification issued on November 19, 2025, by the Law, Parliamentary Affairs & Criminal Prosecution Department. The appointment was made on the recommendation of the Hon’ble Chief Justice of …

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KARACHI — A dramatic rift has erupted inside the Sindh High Court Bar Association (SHCBA) after the Managing Committee unanimously passed a strongly worded resolution accusing its Honorary Secretary of acting unilaterally, violating by-laws, and attempting to manipulate the upcoming bar elections. An emergent meeting held on November 19, chaired by SHCBA President Barrister Muhammad …

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ISLAMABAD — The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has formally adopted the Supreme Court Rules 2025 to govern its practice and procedure, a key step towards operationalising the newly established constitutional forum. The decision was taken in a full court meeting chaired by Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan, The Express Tribune has learned.   According to the …

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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 …

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

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 …

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

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 …

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

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 …

Tax & Constitutional Reform Legislation Read More »