Judicial alarm as sweeping 27th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan raises fears for court autonomy | The National Assembly has passed the 27th Amendment bill in a heated session underscoring sweeping changes in judicial, military and constitutional spheres | Power dynamics shift in election oversight: magistrate roles under review | Bar associations mobilise as legal fraternity warns of intelligence-agency tie-ups in judicial reform | The Lex is not registered organization, and we don’t take responsibility of anything posted on its truthfulness |

Month: May 2026

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Pakistan Marks Major Milestones in Judicial Diplomacy – Engaging in Landmark Training Visit and ADR Symposium in Istanbul

Istanbul / Islamabad – May 8, 2026: Pakistan’s judiciary marked an important milestone this week as the country’s first-ever judicial delegation undertook an official working visit to İstanbul, Republic of TĂźrkiye, from May 3 to 8, 2026. The visit comes under a recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on judicial cooperation between the Supreme Court …

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Lawyers Protest Election Tampering: SHCBA Issues Strong Resolution against KBA Poll Misconduct

Karachi, May 8, 2026 — The Sindh High Court Bar Association, Karachi (SHCBA), convened a Special General Body Meeting on Friday, presided over by its President, Mr. Muhammad Haseeb Jamali, along with the Managing Committee. During the session, the Association unanimously passed a strongly worded resolution condemning what it termed as “preplanned and organized rigging” …

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Sindh Bar Council Seeks Judicial Oversight for Karachi Bar Association Elections After Allegations of Fake Votes and Violence

Karachi, May 09, 2026 — The Sindh Bar Council (SBC) has requested the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) to intervene in the Karachi Bar Association (KBA) elections after the latest attempt to conduct the polls failed amid allegations of fake votes, misuse of ballot papers, and physical assaults on election officials. In a letter addressed to …

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Lahore Bar Association Moves Supreme Court Through Hamid Khan, ASC, Against IHC Judges’ Transfers Under 27th Amendment

Islamabad, April 28, 2026 — A day after the government issued a notification approving the transfer of three judges from the Islamabad High Court, the Lahore Bar Association (LBA) approached the Supreme Court of Pakistan to challenge the constitutionality of the 27th Constitutional Amendment, arguing that the transfers are unconstitutional and of no legal effect. …

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All Pakistan Lawyers Convention Passes Landmark Resolution on Judiciary, PECA, and Karoonjhar Hills

Karachi, April 27, 2026 — The All Pakistan Lawyers Convention, held at the New Bar Room of the Sindh High Court Bar Association, Karachi, unanimously passed a wide-ranging resolution addressing constitutional, judicial, environmental, and human rights concerns. According to the resolution, the Convention rejected the 26th and 27th Constitutional Amendments, expressing strong opposition to proposed …

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Massive Surge in Judicial Appointments in 2025 Raises Questions Across Legal Fraternity

The year 2025 witnessed an unprecedented surge in the appointment of judges across Pakistan’s superior judiciary, with figures indicating a sharp rise compared to previous years. According to available data, a total of 53 judges were appointed, making it the highest number in recent years. This dramatic increase, particularly within high courts, has drawn significant …

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