Members of the legal fraternity expressed strong concerns over recent constitutional amendments during a convention held in Karachi, warning that the changes could undermine the rule of law and constitutional supremacy. Read More: Chronology of constitutional amendments in Pakistan — II The event was organised by the Sindh High Court Bar Association on the premises of the […]
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IHC issues order on plea for implementation of lawyers’ protection act
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday issued a written order on a petition seeking implementation of the Lawyers’ Protection and Welfare Act 2023, issuing notices to the respondents including the Ministry of Law. A single-member bench of Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir issued the written order on the petition filed by Advocate Syed Mahfooz-ul-Hasan. The […]
Lawyers begin three-day strike over sentencing of Imaan, spouse
Islamabad’s lawyers started a three-day strike on Monday after the arrest and sentencing of advocates Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, with boycotts halting court proceedings across the capital. Islamabad High Court Bar Association Secretary Manzoor Jajja confirmed that lawyers had been asked not to appear before courts. “Today, lawyers staged a strike […]
Lawyers end dispute over YouTuber assault case
Lawyers on Thursday agreed to end their weeks-long infighting over the alleged assault of YouTuber Rajab Butt on the City Courts premises in Karachi, marking a de-escalation in an episode that had drawn criticism from senior officials and bar leaders. Both sides pledged to withdraw the criminal cases and complaints lodged before various bar bodies […]
12 Sent to Jail in Sindhi Culture Day Riot Case
Twelve suspects were sent to jail on Tuesday in the Sindhi Culture Day riot case. A judicial magistrate ordered their judicial remand after a sessions court overturned an earlier extension in police custody. The case involves a rally on Sharea Faisal that turned violent on Dec 7. The police said the suspects violated a ban […]
SHC Bar Association elections underway in Karachi
KARACHI – The Sindh High Court Bar Association (SHCBA) elections are taking place today, with Barrister Zulfiqar Jalbani serving as the election commissioner overseeing the process. Read More: LHC bar sets biometric voting for 2026-27 elections According to the election authorities, a total of 8,478 lawyers are eligible to cast their votes in this year’s polls. The elections […]
Condemnations After Suicide Attack in Islamabad
Leaders, lawyers, and activists strongly condemned the suicide attack at the Islamabad district courts on Tuesday. At least 12 people were killed and 36 were injured when the bomber struck near the court building. The attack happened when several major international events were taking place in the capital, including a global speakers’ conference and the […]
Govt-backed group dominates Islamabad Bar Council elections
ISLAMABAD — Candidates backed by the government won three out of five available seats in the Islamabad Bar Council elections, according to unofficial results announced on Saturday. The Hamid Khan group secured one seat, while an independent candidate claimed the remaining position. As per the unofficial tally, Abdul Rehman Har Bajwa led the polls with […]
Fawad says modern technology to ensure transparency in elections
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Monday said that modern technology would play key role to ensure transparency in elections. Taking to a delegation of the High Court Bar Association of Islamabad and the District Bar Association of Islamabad, he apprised them about use of the electronic voting machines (EVMs) […]
Muzaffargarh – No headway in DPO-DBA row for seven days
MUZAFFARGARH: Tensions soared between the Muzaffargarh district police officer (DPO) and the Muzaffargarh District Bar Association (DBA) on Wednesday as the tehsil bars of the district also joined their Muzaffargarh colleagues. The lawyers have been on strike for the last seven days and have not been attending the courts over, what they say, against illegal […]