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Month: March 2026

Peshawar High Court Bar Secures Rs. 1.8 Million Annual Revenue Deal with Jazz

Peshawar, — In a significant development for the legal community, the Peshawar High Court Bar Association has received four annual rent cheques amounting to Rs. 1,815,000 from Mobilink Jazz for the installation of a mobile tower on the association’s rooftop.   According to the Bar, this new arrangement will provide a steady and sustainable source …

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Lahore High Court Bar Association Ends Mandatory Gown Requirement from March 30

The Lahore High Court Bar Association has announced that lawyers will no longer be required to wear gowns in court starting from March 30, 2026. The notification, issued by the Secretary of the Lahore High Court Bar Association, states that the traditional black gown will not be mandatory for court appearances, marking a significant shift …

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UCL LLM Scholarship Opportunity – £10,000 for Law Graduates!

  Great news for law graduates planning to study abroad! A prestigious £10,000 scholarship is available for students applying for a full-time LLM (Master of Laws) programme in the UK.   📌 UCL200 Laws LLM Academic Excellence Scholarship • Value: £10,000 toward tuition fees • Who it’s for: Students with outstanding academic performance applying for …

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Fake Lawyer Arrested in Lahore After Bar Association Intervention

Lahore: The Lahore District Bar Association has played a pivotal role in exposing and initiating action against a fake lawyer operating in the city, leading to his arrest by Islampura Police on Thursday. The intervention, led by the President of the Lahore District Bar Association, has been widely praised as a significant step toward safeguarding …

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Sindh Police Seal Routes, Impose Ban on Gatherings for Chandio Case Verdict

A high-security plan has been put in place by the Sindh Police across the district while announcing the verdict in the case of the murder of Um Rabab Chandio’s grandfather, uncle, and father on March 30. According to the security plan issued by the SSP Dadu, security will be on high alert throughout the district, …

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LHCBA Holds General House Protest Against 26th & 27th Constitutional Amendments

The Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) on Tuesday held a General House protest meeting against the proposed 26th and 27th Constitutional Amendments, warning that the changes could undermine judicial independence and public trust in the justice system. Addressing the members, LHCBA President Babar Murtaza Khan criticised the Lahore High Court administration for introducing thumb …

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Restoration of Judicial Working Days Sought: Advocate Ghulam Asghar Pathan Moves NJPMC Against 4-Day Week

March 26, 2026– In a significant development challenging the recent reduction in court working days, a senior advocate has formally approached the National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee (NJPMC) and all High Courts, urging an immediate restoration of the five-day work week for superior courts and a six-day schedule for the subordinate judiciary.   The representation …

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UK Government Apologises After Security Services Raid Barrister’s Chambers

The UK government has issued an apology to barrister Rachel Toney after UK state security officers raided her chambers following concerns raised by MI6 about her access to documents linked to CIA torture programmes.   The case concerns alleged UK complicity in the CIA’s torture of Abu Faraj al-Libi, who remains imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay …

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International Law Violations in 2025: A Legal Analysis of State Conduct Under International Humanitarian and Human Rights Law

The international legal system in 2025 remained under strain as armed conflicts intensified across several regions. Reports from UN bodies, international commissions of inquiry, and credible human rights organisations documented grave breaches of the laws of war, including genocide-related acts, attacks on civilians, unlawful destruction of civilian infrastructure, torture, and enforced disappearance. This paper analyses …

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