Lahore Bars Hold Joint Press Conference Opposing Punjab Bar Council’s Interference
The Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) and Lahore Bar Association (LBA) held a joint press conference to condemn what they called unjustified interference by
Criminal Justice System in Pakistan
The criminal justice system plays a key role in maintaining law and order, ensuring public safety, and promoting justice in society. Understanding its structure, importance and the challenges it faces is essential for anyone interested in the legal framework and judicial processes in Pakistan. Through thorough research, we aim to shed light on various aspects of the criminal justice system in this country. The judiciary in Pakistan consists of different levels of courts, with the Supreme Court serving as the highest judicial authority. Below the Supreme Court are the High Courts in each province, followed by District and Sessions Courts at the local level. Specialized courts, such as anti-terrorist courts and family courts, deal with specific categories of cases.
i. Street crime
ii. Cybercrime
iii. Drugs trafficking
iv. Terrorism
v. Money laundering
vi. Violent crime
vii. Assault
UN Selects Pakistani Lawyer as Observer for Global Marine Biodiversity Talks
The United Nations has selected Baloch Khan, Advocate of the High Court and member of KULF, to participate as an Observer in the Third Session
Fiji, Hungary, Namibia, and the United States on Thursday submitted declarations of intervention to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the genocide case against Israel concerning the situation in Gaza.
The submissions outlined key legal questions the court must address, particularly the standard for determining genocidal intent. Namibia argued that the court may infer intent
Stamp Paper in Punjab Shifted from Yellow to White Under New Digital System
Punjab has announced that its traditional stamp paper mechanism will end on March 9, transitioning fully to a digital e-Stamp system after the Bank of
New Copyright Bill Proposes Formation of IP Tribunal
Islamabad — The National Assembly of Pakistan has introduced an amendment to the Copyright Ordinance 1962 that would modernize Pakistan’s copyright regime by adding statutory
Sindh Bar Council Takes Swift Action After Attack on Advocate Arshad Awan
The Sindh Bar Council has taken swift action after the alleged assault on Advocate Arshad Iqbal Awan and his father at Malir Courts and PS
Solicitor Referred for Investigation in Australia Over Possible AI Use in Court Documents
A solicitor has been referred to the Legal Services Commissioner in Australia after the Supreme Court of Victoria raised concerns about the potential use of
Karachi Bar Association Elections Delayed Amid Pending Appeal
KARACHI: The elections for the Karachi Bar Association (KBA) have been postponed indefinitely following a legal challenge pending before the Pakistan Bar Council. According
