LAHORE: Advocate Mian Ali Ashfaq on Friday approached the Lahore High Court (LHC) challenging the suspension of his practising licence by the Punjab Bar Council (PbBC) over his appearance for TikToker Rajab Butt before a Karachi court during a lawyers’ strike. Read More: Licence of lawyer representing Rajab Butt suspended Justice Malik Awais Khalid took up […]
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Lawyers split as partial strike follows IHC judge’s removal
ISLAMABAD: A visible divide among lawyers in the federal capital led to only a partial strike on Friday following the removal of Islamabad High Court (IHC) judge Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri. While the Islamabad District Bar Association (DBA) called for a protest, the Islamabad High Court Bar Association (IHCBA) chose not to support the strike. […]
Lawyers stage strike in Karachi and Hyderabad over 27th Amendment
KARACHI: The legal fraternity in Karachi and Hyderabad observed a full-day strike on Friday, boycotting judicial proceedings in protest against the passage of the 27th Amendment and to show solidarity with retired Supreme Court justices Syed Mansoor Ali Shah and Athar Minallah, who resigned on principle to uphold judicial independence. Read More: Strike observed by lawyers at civil […]