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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: September 2026

Chevening Scholarship 2027–28 | Fully Funded UK Master’s

Are you a Pakistani law student, lawyer or legal professional looking to pursue a Master’s degree in the UK? 🇬🇧 The Chevening Scholarship 2027–28 is now open for applications. It is the UK Government’s fully funded scholarship programme for outstanding future leaders and professionals. ⚖️ For Law Applicants You can apply for an eligible one-year …

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The Conflict Between National Security and Freedom of Expression in the Digital Age

The digital revolution has radically transformed how citizens communicate, organize, and express themselves. In democratic societies, digital platforms serve as the modern town square, offering unprecedented avenues for free speech, political critique, and citizen journalism. However, this borderless digital expansion has also introduced novel threats to state sovereignty, public order, and national security. In Pakistan, …

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Judicial Magistrate Syed Akhter Shah Receives Best Performance Award

Judicial Magistrate Syed Akhter Shah has received the Best Performance Award from Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi, in recognition of his notable judicial performance. The award acknowledges his efforts towards expediting trials and improving the disposal of pending cases. During his tenure as Judicial Magistrate-13 (JM-13), Syed Akhter Shah reportedly reduced the pending …

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Kot Diji Bar Association Announces Strict Court Boycott

The President of the Kot Diji Bar Association has announced a complete boycott of all courts on September 14, 2026, following a decision taken at a meeting on September 12. According to the announcement, no lawyer will appear or perform professional duties in the courts on the day, while lawyers have been directed to inform …

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Sindh Bar Council Announces Sindh Unity Day, Lawyers to Boycott Court Work Across Sindh

KARACHI — September 9, 2026: The Sindh Bar Council has announced that the legal community across Sindh will observe “Sindh Unity Day” on September 10, 2026, with a complete boycott of court work in protest against proposals concerning the division of Sindh into administrative units or the creation of new provinces.     The decision …

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Pakistan Bar Council Enrolls 52 Advocates from Balochistan as Supreme Court Lawyers

The Enrollment Committee of the Pakistan Bar Council has officially enrolled 40 advocates from Balochistan as Advocates of the Supreme Court in a ceremony held on September 1, 2026, at Quetta. The list features legal professionals predominantly from the provincial capital, alongside one representative from Makran (Mr. Muhammad Azeem), marking a significant expansion of the …

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Balochistan High Court Confirms Services of Three Additional District & Sessions Judges

Quetta – The High Court of Balochistan has officially confirmed the services of three Additional District and Sessions Judges (BPS-20) with effect from August 30, 2025, the date of their initial promotion. The confirmation, issued under the Balochistan Judicial Officers Service Rules 2021, was approved by the Hon’ble Chief Justice and formalized through a notification …

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