The Supreme Court of Pakistan has introduced a series of austerity and fuel conservation measures in response to the potential disruption in the supply of petroleum products and rising energy costs.   The initiative includes a four-days’ working week for the Court, operating from Monday to Thursday with holidays from Friday to Sunday to reduce fuel consumption and operational expenditure. The monthly ceiling for Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants allocated to

The Islamabad High Court has dissolved the bench hearing the appeals of Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha against their convictions under PECA. The case file has been sent to Chief Justice Sardar Sarfaraz Dogar for constitution of a new bench.   The order noted that a previous bench led by Justice Muhammad Azam Khan had earlier heard related matters, prompting the need for judicial consistency.   During arguments,

   The Lahore High Court Bar Association inaugurated its newly established ADR Centre in a ceremony led by former LHCBA President, Senator and Advocate Supreme Court, Mr. Hamid Khan. The event was attended by LHCBA President Malik Asif Ahmed Neswana, Vice President Abdul Rehman Ranjha, Finance Secretary Hamallah Kamboh, and other cabinet members. The Centre aims to promote efficient and consensual dispute resolution, offering faster access to justice for lawyers

  The Karachi Bar Association has issued a warning about fake currency being circulated inside the court premises. Innocent people are being defrauded, with reports suggesting that some mobile banking vendors (EasyPaisa/JazzCash) might be involved in the racket.   The Bar has requested the Sindh Police to launch an immediate crackdown. If you are visiting the courts, please be vigilant with your cash transactions.

KARACHI – 28 January 2026: The Sindh Bar Council (SBC) has initiated an inquiry into the issuance of an enrolment certificate and SBC ID card to an individual identified as Rustam Ali, despite the absence of key mandatory academic and professional documents. According to an official letter issued by Chairman Executive Committee Ayaz Hussain Tunio, the Council discovered that the advocate’s file was missing essential records, including his LLB degree,

The Islamabad High Court on Thursday de-notified Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri after ruling that he did not hold a valid law degree at the time of his appointment.   A division bench headed by Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar, along with Justice Muhammad Azam Khan, declared the appointment unlawful and ordered Justice Jahangiri to vacate office immediately. The court also directed the law ministry to complete the formal process

  KARACHI: The Sindh High Court Bar Association (SHCBA) held its Annual Dinner 2025 on 27th November at the High Court Lawn, bringing together members, senior advocates, and distinguished guests to celebrate a year of noteworthy progress and academic enrichment. The outgoing cabinet was widely appreciated for its tremendous efforts throughout 2025, having introduced impactful academic programs, professional development initiatives, and various activities aimed at uplifting the legal community. Their

The Kingdom of Bahrain has asked the UK Supreme Court to rule that it enjoys sovereign immunity from a lawsuit brought by two political dissidents who claim their computers were infected with spyware while they were living in London. The case involves Dr Saeed Shehabi and Moosa Mohammed, who allege that agents of the Bahraini state installed the German-made spyware FinSpy (by the company Gamma Group) on their laptops around