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Year: 2025

Sindh Civil Courts Amendment: District Court Jurisdiction Now Unlimited, High Court Original Jurisdiction Annulled, Civil Cases Transferred to District Judges

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In a significant legislative move, the Sindh Provincial Assembly has passed the *Sindh Civil Courts (Amendment) Act, 2025*, which revises the jurisdiction of civil matters in the province. Previously, the jurisdiction of the District Court in civil matters was limited to cases valued up to 6 crore and 50 lac rupees. However, under the new …

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Kotli-Sattian Bar Association 2025 Election Results: New Leadership Elected

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Kotli-Sattian, January 17, 2025 — The Kotli-Sattian Bar Association has elected its new office-bearers for the year 2025, with a promising team of advocates set to lead the association into a new era. Mr. Hameed Satti Advocate has been elected unopposed as the President, marking a significant moment for the Bar. Alongside him, Mr. Shafqat …

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

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  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

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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

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  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

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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

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  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

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**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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