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Young Lawyer Leads Villagers to Landmark Victory Against Illegal Mining

Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri Challenges Sindh High Court Decision in Supreme Court

Justice Without Facilities: New Lahore Court Building slammed as Ill-Plan

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

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

Government Motions

FBR’s I&I-IR Raids Leading Tax Consultancy Firm Linked to Sindh High Court Advocates

In a significant development, the Directorate of Intelligence & Investigation-Inland Revenue (I&I-IR) of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) executed a raid on the premises

December 11, 2023

Amendments

Federal Prosecution Service introduced in Islamabad

Federal Government after passing of Federal Prosecution Service Act, 2023 launched Prosecution service in Islamabad. The functions of the service is to institute and conduct

September 6, 2023

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

September 26, 2025

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

September 26, 2025

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

September 25, 2025

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

September 14, 2025

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

September 14, 2025

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

September 8, 2025

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

August 16, 2025

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

August 14, 2025

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

August 14, 2025

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.

Sindh Bar Council Bonded into Contract with Sindh Insurance Company for Health Insurance Program

Justice Qazi Faez Isa issued clarification of misapprehension during Oath Ceremony of FSC Chief Justice

The Story behind Malir Court RO Plant

Karachi Bar Association Executive Committee taking Oath Ceremony in Presence of CM of Sindh

SC Annulled Notification and Formation of Judicial Commission inquiring Audio Leak and Phone Tapping

Abuse of Power

Seminar on Dispute Resolution of Commercial Contracts

Karachi Bar Association Oath Taking Ceremony 2023

FREE MEDICAL CAMP BY KARACHI BAR ASSOCIATION

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.

SBC PASSED RESOLUTION AGAINST PROTOCOL FOR HIGH TREASON CONVICTED GENERAL MUSHARRAF

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

High Court Notice

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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.

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.