Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon announced on Thursday that the provincial government has decided to initiate a judicial inquiry into the Gul Plaza tragedy, which claimed the lives of 80 people. The move aims to ensure accountability and transparency in the investigation. The minister stated that the inquiry will be conducted through a judicial […]
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Petition seeks action against officials over Gul Plaza fire
KARACHI: A petition was filed in the Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday, urging the initiation of “criminal, departmental and contempt proceedings” against officials deemed responsible for the deadly Gul Plaza fire. The petitioners, Advocate Saleem Michael and Muhammad Haris, named the Sindh government, Sindh Building Control Authority, Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, chief fire officer, Sindh […]
JCP confirms 10 additional Sindh High Court judges, extends two others
ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) has recommended the confirmation of 10 additional judges of the Sindh High Court (SHC), while extending the tenure of two others for six months. The decision was made during the second day of the commission’s meeting at the Supreme Court, presided over by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi. Read […]
JCP recommends permanent status for 10 SHC additional judges
The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on Tuesday recommended that 10 additional judges of the Sindh High Court (SHC) be made permanent. The recommendations were made during a meeting of the JCP – the key judicial body responsible for the appointment of judges of the Supreme and high courts – chaired by Chief Justice of […]
SHC dismisses plea seeking ban on animated film David
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday dismissed a petition seeking a ban on the animated biblical musical film David (2025) for allegedly hurting Muslim religious sentiments. The plea was filed by Abdul Razzaq against the federal government, Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra), the film censor board, and others. Read More: ‘Love, Death […]
KMC moves SHC against sealing of Karachi Cotton Exchange building
KARACHI: The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) on Tuesday filed petitions in the Sindh High Court (SHC) challenging the sealing of the historic Karachi Cotton Exchange building and the forcible eviction of its tenants. KMC contended that the sealing order, jointly issued by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB), was issued […]
SHC extends suspension of KU order cancelling degree of ex-IHC judge
The Sindh High Court (SHC) extended on Monday an interim order that suspended a Karachi University (KU) syndicate and Unfair Means Committee’s declaration cancelling the law degree of former justice Tariq Mehmood Jahnagiri, who was removed as an Islamabad High Court (IHC) judge last week. The order has been suspended until the next hearing, the […]
SHC seeks response on law against property defacement
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday issued notices to the Sindh government, the Karachi mayor, and other relevant authorities in a petition seeking strict enforcement of the law against defacement of public property. The court directed the respondents to submit their replies by February 10. Read More: Residents irked as garbage heaps deface Gujranwala The […]
Justice Zafar Ahmed Rajput sworn in as SHC CJ
Justice Zafar Ahmed Rajput on Saturday took oath as the new chief justice of the Sindh High Court (SHC) at the swearing-in ceremony held at the Governor’s House. Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori administered the oath to Justice Rajput, who was appointed by President Asif Ali Zardari following his nomination by the Judicial Commission of Pakistan […]
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 […]