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Month: April 2026

Probation

The term probation refers on trial. Probational employ is an employ who remains on trail until within specified period his employer considered him fit, to be kept on job. During probation his services remains at the pleasure of the employer and if employer just not feel satisfied with his work his services can be terminated …

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Ad hoc Appointment

Ad-hoc in latin means “for this purpose only”. Generally, it means created or done for a particular purpose as necessary. Sec 2 of a civil servant act 1973 defines, ad hoc appointment means appointment of a duly qualified person made otherwise than in accordance with the prescribed method of recruitment, pending of recruitment in accordance with …

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Deputation

Deputation is defined as an arrangement between borrowing and sending authorities for utilizing the services of an company in public interest and exigencies of services against a particular past. Status of the deputationist is that of temporary. Deputationist cannot remain on deputation for an indefinite period or stipulated period according to his own whims and …

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Composition and Jurisdiction of Service Tribunal Act, 1973

Service tribunal act, 1973 Q Write down the composition and jurisdiction of service tribunal act, 1973. Q Discuss the evolution of service tribunal in Pakistan. Please explain the composition and jurisdiction of tribunal under service tribunal act 1973? Q explain the difference between a tribunal and ordinary court in detail. Q A tribunal is not …

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Balochistan Bar Council Registers FIR Against Fake Lawyer

Quetta: The Balochistan Bar Council has registered an FIR against an individual allegedly practicing law without valid credentials. According to the Council, the action was taken in accordance with the Bar Council Act after it was determined that the individual had been presenting himself as a lawyer without proper authorization. The Council confirmed that the …

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Balochistan Bar Council Conducts Interviews Under New Amendment, 80 Internees Qualify

Quetta: The Balochistan Bar Council has successfully conducted interviews for the enrolment of new advocates in the lower courts at its Secretariat, under the newly introduced Balochistan Bar Council Rules (Amendment) 2026,which amends the Balochistan Bar Council Rules, 2020.   According to an official statement, the interview panel consisted of prominent legal professionals, including Hafzal …

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Mandatory ADR Law Comes into Force After Amendment to Alternative Dispute Resolution Act, 2017

The federal government has enacted the Alternative Dispute Resolution (Amendment) Act, 2026, introducing significant reforms to the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act, 2017 by making Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mandatory for specified categories of disputes. The new law has come into force with immediate effect following its passage.   Under the amendment, a new Section 3A …

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April 8 Strike Announced by Quetta Bar in Tribute to August 8 Martyrs

The President of the Quetta Bar Association has announced a strike on April 8 to commemorate the martyrs of the tragic incident of August 8, 2016.     In a condolence statement, the President prayed that Almighty Allah grants the departed souls the highest مقام in Jannat-ul-Firdous and gives patience and strength to their bereaved …

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Police Desk to Be Established at Sindh Bar Council Office to Facilitate Lawyers

The Sindh Bar Council (SBC) has proposed the establishment of a dedicated Police Desk at its office in the Sindh High Court building, Karachi, aimed at providing a streamlined and institutional mechanism for addressing complaints of lawyers. The initiative is intended to reduce the need for members of the legal fraternity to directly approach police …

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