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Month: April 2026

All Pakistan Lawyers Convention: A National Show of Legal Unity and Protest

The All Pakistan Lawyers Convention was recently held in Karachi under the auspices of the Sindh High Court Bar Association, bringing together a large number of lawyers, senior advocates, and representatives of bar associations from across the country. The convention was attended by prominent figures of the legal fraternity including Hamid Khan, Ali Ahmad Kurd, …

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Lahore High Court Transfers Justice Jawad Hassan from Rawalpindi to Bahawalpur

RAWALPINDI: The Lahore High Court has transferred senior judge Justice Jawad Hassan from the Rawalpindi bench to the Bahawalpur registry as part of an internal administrative reshuffle. Justice Ahsan Raza Kazmi has been posted to replace him at the Rawalpindi bench.   The transfer is being described as a routine administrative move; however, it has …

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Quetta Bar Association members Urges President to Constitute Anti-Narcotics Committee

The Quetta Bar Association has issued a notification calling upon its President to consider the formation of a dedicated Anti-Narcotics Committee in light of growing concerns over drug use within the legal community. The move reflects increasing awareness about the harmful impact of narcotics on professional conduct and the overall environment of the Bar.   …

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Asif Waheed Korejo, Advocate High Court   Candidate for General Secretary, Karachi Bar Association — Election 2025-2026  

Asif Waheed Korejo, Advocate High Court Candidate for General Secretary, Karachi Bar Association — Election 2025-2026 Career, Struggle & Professional Journey   Asif Waheed Korejo, Advocate High Court, is a distinguished legal professional recognized for his dedication, integrity, and unwavering commitment to the rule of law. He holds an LL.M from the University of Karachi, …

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Balochistan Education Endowment Fundto Implement High Court Orders on Educational Support for Children of Disabled Lawyers

The Government of Balochistan’s Finance Department, through the Balochistan Education Endowment Fund (BEEF), has initiated steps to implement orders of the Hon’ble High Court regarding educational assistance for children of permanently disabled advocates. The directive follows Constitution Petition No. 307/2026 filed by the High Court Bar Association, Quetta, seeking provision of educational support for affected …

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Pakistan Enhances Air Passenger Compensation: Carriage by Air Act Amended for 2026

The Carriage by Air (Amendment) Act, 2026 has been introduced to update Pakistan’s aviation liability laws in line with the latest international requirements of the Montreal Convention 1999 and to revise domestic compensation limits after more than a decade. The amendment primarily expands the definition of “Court” by inserting a provision that designates Consumer Courts …

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Guide to Enrollment as an Advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan

ENROLMENT AS AN ADVOCATE OF THE SUPREME COURT OF PAKISTAN If you are a legal professional seeking enrollment as an Advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, you must follow the prescribed procedure and submit all required documents in accordance with the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) guidelines. The Supreme Court enrollment process includes eligibility verification, …

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Sindh Bar Council Publishes Dual Membership List and list of Voters under notice to satisfy voting in KBA Election 2025–2026

The Sindh Bar Council has issued the tentative Dual Membership List for the forthcoming Karachi Bar Association Election 2025–2026. The list outlines advocates whose memberships appear in both the Karachi Bar Association and the Malir Bar Association, with corresponding membership numbers from each bar. Advocates have been given three days to raise any objections with …

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Lahore Bar Association Issues Strong Statement on Lawyer’s Arrest, Biometric System Dispute, and Court Conduct – Announces Protest Plan

The Lahore Bar Association has issued a formal press statement expressing serious concern over the arrest of a lawyer outside the court premises, calling it an unlawful and unacceptable act. According to the Association, the arrest was made without following legal procedure, prompting strong reaction from the bar community. The statement further addressed growing complaints …

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Aggrieved party

The word aggrieved means a person having been unfairly treated. Civil servant defines aggrieved party as accused. In accordance with rule 2 sub-rule 1 of government servant efficiency and disciplinary rule accused means, a civil servant against whom any disciplinary action is taken under these rules. An aggrieved party can be any person whose financial, …

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