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. The petition was filed on behalf of LBA President Irfan Hayat Bajwa, who invoked the

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 changes that, in its view, could undermine constitutional safeguards. The lawyers also rejected the recent

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 attention from the legal community, especially when viewed alongside the timing of the controversial 27th

The All Pakistan Lawyers Convention was recently held in Karachi under the auspices of the Sindh High Court Bar Association, bringing together a large number of lawyers, senior advocates, and representatives of bar associations from across the country. The convention was attended by prominent figures of the legal fraternity including Hamid Khan, Ali Ahmad Kurd, and leadership from various bar bodies such as the Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan

RAWALPINDI: The Lahore High Court has transferred senior judge Justice Jawad Hassan from the Rawalpindi bench to the Bahawalpur registry as part of an internal administrative reshuffle. Justice Ahsan Raza Kazmi has been posted to replace him at the Rawalpindi bench.   The transfer is being described as a routine administrative move; however, it has attracted attention within legal circles, particularly in Rawalpindi, where Justice Hassan had been serving and

The Quetta Bar Association has issued a notification calling upon its President to consider the formation of a dedicated Anti-Narcotics Committee in light of growing concerns over drug use within the legal community. The move reflects increasing awareness about the harmful impact of narcotics on professional conduct and the overall environment of the Bar.   According to the notification, the proposed committee’s purpose would be to **discourage and prevent the

The Government of Balochistan’s Finance Department, through the Balochistan Education Endowment Fund (BEEF), has initiated steps to implement orders of the Hon’ble High Court regarding educational assistance for children of permanently disabled advocates. The directive follows Constitution Petition No. 307/2026 filed by the High Court Bar Association, Quetta, seeking provision of educational support for affected lawyers’ families across the province. In a meeting held on April 4, 2026, the Board

The Sindh Bar Council has issued the tentative Dual Membership List for the forthcoming Karachi Bar Association Election 2025–2026. The list outlines advocates whose memberships appear in both the Karachi Bar Association and the Malir Bar Association, with corresponding membership numbers from each bar. Advocates have been given three days to raise any objections with the Secretary, SBC. In a related update, the Sindh Bar Council has also released a