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SHC Seeks Province’s Report on Funds Collected at Shrines

Counsel for petitioner appraises the Court saying lands…

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SC Declares Amendments in NAO 1999 Constitutional

Judicial bodies cannot overrule or disregard legislation simply…

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Balochistan Senator Tables Amendment Bill to Increase SC Judges Amid Controversy Over Pending Cases and Government Motives

Amendment bill seeks to raise Supreme Court judges…

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LHC Directs FIA to File Case Against Cops Inflicting Torture to Amina Arooj

Amina's mother has invoked jurisdiction of the LHC…

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SC Expunges Disputed Paragraphs from Mubarak Sani Case Verdict

Issuing a short order the top court amends…

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ICJ Sets to Hear Arguments on States’ Climate Change Obligation

The UNGA asked the ICJ to consider environmental…

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SC suspends Wildlife Board Transfer Notification To Interior Ministry

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PTI invokes SC jurisdiction against Election Act Amendment Bill

Filing petition under Article 184(3) of the Constitution…

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SC Invites Applications for 2025 Law Clerkship Program

This program offers a unique opportunity for law…

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IBA hosts workshop on AI’s role in legal profession

Dr. Jamal Afridi highlights transformative impact of AI…

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Courts should remain functional if country faces martial law threat, says SC Justice Minallah

"I wish every time there's a threat of…

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Action sought against Doctors Hospital Lahore over medical negligence

Advocate High Court Saqib Aleem passed away due…

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