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Lawyers Walk Out, Petitions Dismissed Amid Uproar in SHC Hearing of Justice Tariq Mehmood Degree Case

KARACHI, 25 September 2025 — A dramatic scene unfolded before the Constitutional Bench of the Sindh High Court (SHC) during the hearing of multiple connected constitutional petitions, including the controversial matter regarding the cancellation of Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri’s law degree. The Bench, headed by Justice Mohammed Karim Khan Agha, repeatedly directed counsel to address the issue of maintainability of the petitions. However, senior lawyers including Salahuddin Ahmed, Faisal Siddiqui,

Indian Supreme Court Bench Examines Eligibility of Judicial Officers for Bar Quota Appointments

New Delhi — A five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India, headed by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai, on Tuesday heard arguments on whether judicial officers with prior bar experience can be appointed under the bar quota for District Judges. The matter stems from the case of Rejanish K.V., whose appointment under the bar quota was struck down by the Kerala High Court, which relied on the precedent set

Sindh Bar Council Announces District-Wise Seat Allocation for Upcoming Elections

KARACHI, September 25, 2025 — The Returning Officer for the Sindh Bar Council (SBC) elections, Advocate General Sindh Jawad Dero, has officially declared the district-wise allocation of seats for the forthcoming elections scheduled to be held on November 1, 2025, under Section 5(2) of the Legal Practitioners and Bar Councils Act, 1973. \ According to the notification (Ref No. SBC/ELEC-345/2025), the seats have been distributed across five groups of districts

Levan Alexidze International Law Moot Court 2025 – Calls for Participation & Global Legal Opportunities

The 7th Edition of the Levan Alexidze International Law Moot Court Competition (LA-IL-MCC) is now open for registrations. This year’s competition will simulate proceedings before the International Court of Justice, tackling issues such as indigenous rights, application of humanitarian law in outer space, and protection of designated objects in armed conflict. Registration is free and closes 19 October 2025, with rounds held in Tbilisi and online on 18–19 December 2025.

SC Defends Judges’ Security, Cuts Excess Convoy to Save Resources

The Supreme Court on Saturday defended lifetime security for its retired judges, calling it a lawful measure under a Presidential Order due to the sensitive nature of their past duties and security risks. In a statement, the court clarified that a recent circular was not about “extraordinary favours,” but about aligning security with legal entitlements, reducing unnecessary force deployment, and improving coordination with the Interior Ministry and provinces. In a

Full Court Reference to Honor Retirement of Chief Justice Muhammad Junaid Ghaffar

KARACHI – The Sindh High Court will hold a Full Court Reference in honor of the retirement of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Muhammad Junaid Ghaffar, Chief Justice of the High Court of Sindh, on Thursday, 11th September 2025, at 11:30 a.m. in Court Room No. 01 of the Chief Justice at the Principal Seat, Karachi.   The event has been arranged on the request of the Sindh High Court Bar Association,

Pakistan Bar Council Announces New Dress Code and Conduct Rules for Law Students

  Islamabad – February 08, 2025 The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) has issued a notification amending the Pakistan Legal Practitioners & Bar Councils Rules, 1976, introducing a strict dress code for law students and apprentices, along with new restrictions on election participation. The changes take effect immediately.   Under the new rules, male law students must wear a white shirt, gray coat, and maroon tie, while female students must wear

What is the real story being Advocate Nasir Malik Murder

In a shocking incident, Advocate Nasir Malik, 38, was gunned down in Karachi’s Soldier Bazar area, marking the second targeted killing of a lawyer in just 10 days. The incident has triggered widespread anger among the legal community, with the Karachi Bar Association (KBA) announcing a protest march to the Chief Minister’s House against the rising violence and police inaction.   The Incident According to SHO Waqar Azeem of Soldier

Launching Ceremony of Digi Lawyer an AI-powered legal assistant at Sindh High Court Bar Association

Karachi, 13th August, 2025: The Sindh High Court Bar Association (SHCBA) marked a historic moment for Sindh’s legal fraternity yesterday with the launching ceremony of DigiLawyer, a pioneering digital platform for lawyers. The event was held at the newly inaugurated Bar Room of the SHCBA, drawing a large gathering of members, dignitaries, and technology partners. The ceremony was led by Barrister Sarfaraz Ali Metlo, President of SHCBA, who described DigiLawyer

Advocate Ascho Marzia becomes the First Female Advocate to reach Supreme Court in Gilgit-Baltistan

On Wednesday in ceremony of enrollment of Supreme court Lawyers in Pakistan, Advocate Ascho Marzia was awarded licensed and she become the first female to achieve the license of Supreme Court in Gilgit-Baltistan. In a Region as Gilgit-Baltistan with population limited to certain profession, its hardly achievable by women to reach to the top level in the field. Advocate Ascho Marzia came from background partially supportive and partially non-cooperative.

Chief Justice Ahmed Ali Sheikh took notice of Samrat Kumar Kidnapping

Chief Justice Sindh high court, (CJ) Ahmed Ali M Shaikh took notice of minor samrat kumar, kidnapped from Kandhkot city district Kashmore. According to letter No. RHC/PA/2023 dated May 25, 2023, sent to (1) The learned District & Sessions Judge, Kashmore at Kandhkot, High Court of Sindh, Karachi. (2) The Sindh Police Inspector General

Justice Qazi Faez Isa attempts to Clarify his position after severe criticism

On Tuesday, senior Supreme Court justice Justice Qazi Faez Isa responded to criticism for his attendance at a National Assembly event honouring the Golden Jubilee of Pakistan's Constitution 1973.

Sale Tax increased by 1% from 17% to 18%

By increasing the General Sales Tax (GST) by 1%, from 17% to 18%, and the Federal Excise Duty (FED) on cigarettes by 150%, the government began complying with another condition imposed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the resurrection of the failed $6.5 billion program on February 15th, 2023.

High Court Disqualified AJK Prime Minister on Contempt of Court

Tanvir Ilyas, the current prime minister, was removed from office by the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) High Court on Tuesday due to allegations of contempt. As a result, Tanvir Ilyas was declared ineligible to serve as a member of the AJK Legislative Assembly by the Chief Election Commissioner of AJK.

National Assembly Passed resolution against SC Order on Election Commissioner - is it Violation of Article 68?

Today, at 3 20 pm PMLN party member Khalid Hussain Magsi submitted a resolution against SC Order annulling Election Commissioner's Decision to extend elections has been passed by the National Assembly. PTI Member Mohsin Lagari condemned

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Tanvir Ilyas, the current prime minister, was removed from office by the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) High Court on Tuesday due to allegations of contempt. As a result, Tanvir Ilyas was declared ineligible to serve as a member of the AJK Legislative Assembly by the Chief Election Commissioner of AJK.

Stay waived off in Petition against KBA Vakalatnama Verification

Sindh High Court on Thursday 30th March Disposed of the Petition against KBA Vakalatnama Verification Program. The Honorable Court has considered the validity of Vakalatnama verification in...

First Women Chief Justice of Peshawar High Court – Justice Musarrat Hilali

On April 1, Justice Musarrat Hilali was sworn in as the Peshawar High Court's (PHC) first female chief justice. She held the position as the court's senior-most puisne judge following Justice Qaiser

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Karachi Bar Association Successfully organized Free Medical Camp for Advocates and Court clerks. The Camp was set up in consultation room at the east side. Hundreds of advocates came for the facility.

Sindh Bar Council condemned the extreme protocol provided to the General Parvez Musharraf who died in the hospital during his treatment. Retried General was the convicted accused in High Treason.

Bar Councils - Resolutions/Notices

Punjab Bar Council and Islamabad Council seeks exemption from income tax and request for adding the respective bar council in the list under Pakistan Bar Council
Pakistan bar Council condemns the distribution of vast agriculture land to armed forces of Pakistan

Khairpur Obtained One More Seat In Sindh Bar Council (SBC)

Khairpur Bar association successfully attained one more seat in the Sindh Bar council. On Tuesday, 17th January the Amendment bill of the Legal Practitioners and Bar Council Act, 1973 was finally passed by the National Assembly.

 

LHBA Election 2023 made history by Election Sabahat Rizwi, as first ever women secretary since 1893

On 25th February, Saturday, Lahore High court Bar Association made an historic move by Electing Sabahat Rizv as the first ever woman Secretary since 1893 which made it 130 years.         Rizvi was a candidate for the "Independent group," also known as the Asma Jahagnir group. By receiving 4310 votes, Rizvi defeats her two opponents for the position of Secretary, Mian Irfan and Qadir Baksh Chahal, who receive 3745 and 2627 votes, respectively.

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Lawyers Welfare and Protection Bill 2023 Passed by National Assembly

On Wednesday, 29th March National Assembly Passed the Bill titled as "Lawyers Welfare and Protection Act 2023". The bill will be awaiting to be an Act until the Passing of it in Senate. Sindh Assembly has already Passed the similar bill, although the bill passed by National Assembly has more Wider impact in many...

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Life imprisonment Punishment to any Person who disrespects Holy Prophet (PBUH) or his family - PPC Amendment 2023

The offense under section 298-A being an Bailable offense has now been categorized as a non-bailable offense, with punishment increasing from 3 years to life imprisonment

Honour killing of Teenager girl at City Court

At Karachi, District Court on 23rd January, Monday Teenager girl 19 years old was shot dead over ‘honour’ by her father for eloping and marrying.
The incident left Head Constable Imran Zaman and Wajid Kaleem injured. Both the injured were taken to Civil Hospital Karachi along with the girl’s body.

Health Insurance Program For Lawyer Paused For Reconsideration By Sindh Bar Council

Assault on Headmistress of Government Boys Primary School - Badin

Murder of Ex-President SCBA Latif Afridi

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Barrister Shehzad Ata Elahi is the new Attorney General of Pakistan

On Thursday, 2nd February Ministry of law and Justice issued notice for the appointment of the Attorney General of Pakistan which is Barrister Shehzad Ata Elahi as per Article 100(1) of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973.

Displaying Card Becomes Compulsory In City Court After Shooting Incident

KBA issued notice on 30th January 2023 for displaying a card at the front gate of the city gate. so that clients, parties, and locals could properly be checked if they are seeking court for criminal activity.

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