Azam Tarar urges courts to balance scales of justice

Tarar expressed his disappointment that the matter was not heard by a full bench

Dissent among apex court judges worrying for judiciary, observes PBC

PBC urged the holding of a full court meeting to resolve all internal matters

PBC condemns Sheikh Rashid's statement on 'governor rule'

Pakistan Bar Council has condemned the statement of Sheikh Rashid about implementing Governor Rule

Lawyer smashes counter glass screens of LHC's Copy Branch

The lawyer lost his temper over delay in documents.

Sindh lawyers boycott courts to express solidarity with Palestinians

Lawyers and civil society should raise voice against violence: Sindh Bar Council

SC stops administration from demolishing lawyers' chambers in Islamabad Kutchery

A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Gulzar Ahmed heard the case.

IHC orders demolition of illegally constructed chambers of lawyers

Islamabad High Court has ordered to demolition of chambers that were illegally constructed

Islamabad chief commissioner forms JIT to probe IHC attack case

The JIT will probe the matter at Margalla and Ramna police stations.

ATC grants bail to 25 detained lawyers in PIC clash case

Investigation Officer Inspector Ubaidullah presented record pertaining to case to the ATC

CJP Khosa terms PIC incident tragic, condemnable

Justice Khosa expressed sympathy towards the victims and affected families.

Lawyers go on nationwide strike, demand release of arrested in PIC riot case

Advocate leader Hamid Khan apologized to the relatives of the deceased patients.

Membership of 60 lawyers suspended for attending IHC judges’ oath-taking

Membership of 60 lawyers was suspended for opposing the boycott following the arrest of lawyers

Rioters belong to political party disguised as lawyers: President LHCBA

President LHCBA claimed that those, who were involved in the riot, were members of a party.

Lawyers announce countrywide anti-govt protest on June 14

The rulers must not adopt the thinking of kings: Amjad Shah

CJP counsels fresh law graduates by streamlining learning process

He addressed students at the graduating ceremony of the Pakistan College of Law in Lahore.

Senior lawyer shot dead in Hafizabad

Naila Amjad was a senior government lawyer at Civil Courts Hafizabad.

Lawyers continue protest for establishment of High Court bench in Faisalabad

The disruption led to the session being forcibly concluded.

Lawyers stage protest across Punjab for new LHC regional benches

The protesters closed main gates of the district courts in Gujranwala and Faisalabad.

Young advocate kidnapped, killed in Hafizabad

The family of the deceased lawyer also registered kidnapping case in Wah Cantt police station

Lawyers wing distances itself from PML-N's anti-judiciary tirade

The members said they would resist any attempt to malign judiciary.

PTI walas in a spate of havoc and hoax

This week, out of nowhere few political developments were turned into fiascos for PTI

SC stops govt universities to grant affiliation to new law colleges

Chief Justice of Pakistan headed the two-member bench at the Supreme Court's Lahore Registry.

Lawyers continue protest in Multan on fourth day

The lawyers are demanding shifting of courts to the old Kutchery from the new judicial complex.

Over 20 lawyers present themselves for arrest after storming Multan judicial complex

The protesters said that they have assembled here to allow police to arrest them.

Rana Sanaullah speaks in favour of lawyers' vandalism in Multan session court

Sanaullah says that the government will hold negotiations with the protesting lawyers till evening.

Multan: Enraged lawyers vandalise session court, demand to provide facilities

Barrister Ali Zafar said that he doesn't support the way lawyers are registering their protest.

LHC Multan bar president submits apology in SC

Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar headed the five-member bench that heard the case.

LHC directs police to arrest Multan bar president by Sept 8

The larger bench was headed by LHC Chief Justice Mansoor Ali Shah.

Lawyers observe countrywide strike against LHC order for Multan Bar President's arrest

Lawyers will stage protests and boycott the court proceedings.

Bar councils in Punjab, Sindh and KP call strike on August 22

Lawyers to protest against arrests of their leaders in cities including Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi

Mall Road turns into battlefield as lawyers go on rampage in LHC

The lawyers have blocked the Mall road for traffic in protest.

Rival lawyer groups clash over PM Nawaz's resignation demand

The lawyers' convention was jointly organized by Lahore High Court and Supreme Court (SC).

Quetta: Mine blast near FC check post injures three

Three FC officials were wounded in a mine blast near an FC check post in Quetta on Monday.

Sehwan blast: Sindh govt announces 3-day mourning, lawyers observe black day in Karachi

Lawyers in Karachi are also observing black day against the blast.

Lawyers' community condemns scuffle in Lahore session court

Supreme Court Bar Secretary suggested Punjab Bar Council to take action against those involved

Multan: Drunk lawyer tortured by people, handed over to police

Lawyer named Imran Khan was driving drunk and hit two people on motorcycle and a car

Case filed against Barrister Ahtisham and two others in violence case

The case was filed when an inquiry was ordered by the session judge into the matter

District Bar Association elections underway in Lahore

16 candidates are contesting the elections on four seats.

FAISALABAD: Police lodge FIR against lawyers involved in aerial firing

According to the details, lawyers opened aerial firing after winning the elections of DBA.

Barrister Ahtesham threatens additional session judge in court

Additional session judge Irfan Anjum was tortured and abused by lawyers' group

Lahore: Judges boycott court proceedings after lawyers' misbehavior

Additional Session Judge Irfan Anjum had been troubled by lawyers in the session court

Expensive medicines scandal: NAB releases five in plea bargain

Five directors of pharmaceutical companies were released by NAB after corruption of one billion

Hearings of high-profile cases postponed as Karachi lawyers strike against Mardan court blast

No cases have been heard in nearly a month in the provincial capital of Balochistan

Mardan court blast: Markets closed, lawyers observe strike in KP

Lawyers have announced to observe 10-day mourning against the killing of 14 people.

CJP takes suo moto notice of Quetta hospital blast

Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali took action on the demand of legal fraternity.

Quetta hospital blast: SCBA President presents photo of suspicious man

Barrister Ali Zaffar said the image was forwarded by Quetta SP.

Quetta blast: Lawyers boycott court proceedings on second day

Lawyers called for the authorities to protect civilians.

Lawyers strike in different cities after Quetta hospital blast

Balochistan Bar Association has announced three-day mourning after the attack

Lawyers boycott courts across Balochistan over advocate's killing

The boycott call was made by Balochistan Bar Association.

Litigants ruffled as Sindh lawyers observe three-day strike

The strike will continue on Tuesday and Wednesday

Lawyers observe black day over May 12, 2007 riots in Karachi

MQM workers had clashed with ANP and PPP activists in ex-CJP's suspension issue

English language, a major problem for judges: CJ

Due to absence of judicial law retired judges have been hired to run the institution

Incompetence has set an air of bad governance in country: CJ Jamali

Some of the institutions working in country can be built as role model for society, says CJ Jamali

SC's Karachi Registry rejects police report on killings of lawyers

The report presented today states that at least 42 lawyers have been killed in Karachi

Lawyers community in Islamabad observes day of mourning over Badaber attack

On the call of Islamabad Bar Council, lawyers went on a strike.

Karachi: Lawyers lead rally to SHC, security officers deployed

The lawyers have locked all the gates of City Court and have gathered at (SHC) for protest.

Karachi: Lawyers strike against killing of Bar Association's ex-joint secretary

Developments in hundreds of cases have been postponed due to the act.

Lawyers strike in Karachi against murder of Bar Association's ex-joint secretary

Developments in hundreds of cases have been postponed due to the act

Lawyer gunned down near Safari Park in Karachi

Police officers launched an investigation into the after collecting evidence from the spot.

Gujrat: Lawyers lock court room for not giving case's hearing date

A process of negotiations between lawyers and justice Shaukat Hayat is underway.

Lawyers observe black day over Daska incident in Lahore

Lawyers stated that they will continue to mourn Daska tragedy on every Monday.

Lawyers torture youth over parking issue in Lahore

The man was rescued from the possession of enraged lawyers with the help of passersby.

Daska tragedy: Prosecution declares SHO guilty, submits challan in ATC

The SHO was accused of killing as many as two lawyers during a clash on May 25.

Lawyers observe province wide strike against Burma Muslims' condition

The protesters have demanded immediate action by the government

Lawyers observe strike over violence against Rohingya Muslims

Moreover, the lawyers chanted slogans against this hostility.

Karachi: Lawyers stage protest, show solidarity with Rohingya Muslims

The lawyers urged the Muslim Community ensure Burma Muslims' protection.

Daska incident: Lahore Bar summons All Pakistan Lawyers' Convention on June 8

President Lahore Bar Association Ishtiaq Khan has sent the invitations of the convention.

Lawyers killings: Police nominate former SHO in attempted murder case

The JIT did not make him a part of ongoing investigation, says Shahzad Warraich

SHOs return to offices after Gujranwala CPO assured of meeting demands

The Rangers personnel are maintaining security of the LHC on the fourth day into the strike

Daska incident: Lawyers' boycott courts partially on fifth day

The security arrangements of LHC and subordinate courts are still in the hands of Rangers.

Sialkot SHOs refuse to perform duties, Sanaullah to chair meeting

The SHOs have put forth three demands before the Regional Police Officer (RPO) Gujranwala

Lawyer's strike against Daska incident continues on fourth day

The security arrangements of LHC and subordinate courts are in the hands of Rangers.

Cases of vandalism filed against lawyers in Gujranwala

Police to file case against lawyers who damaged state property outside Punjab Assembly in Lahore

Lawyers' strike against Daska incident enters third day

Meanwhile in Lahore High Court (LHC), judges have started hearings of major cases.

Angry lawyers try to break into Punjab Assembly building

Rangers personnel are present inside the building to prevent lawyers from entering.

JIT probing Daska incident: CM Shahbaz

Shahbaz Sharif was addressing a high level meeting in Lahore via video link.

Lawyers boycott courts in protest against Daska incident

Lawyers have boycotted court proceedings in all major cities across the country.

PM Nawaz Sharif orders prompt inquiry report of Daska incident

No one can be allowed to take law and order in their own hands or damage government property: PM

Clash between police, lawyers: Protestors set TMO, DSP office on fire

Police opened fire on the lawyers as they demonstrated a protest against SHO

Daska incident: Protesting lawyers block Mall Road Lahore

In Gujranwala the Elite Force personnel ran away leaving the police vehicle in a strife

Lawyers observe black day against May 12 tragedy

The protesters demanded soon detention of those involved in the incident.

Lawyers protest against Altaf Hussain in LHC, demand to ban MQM

They said that the sacrifices of Pakistan Army would always be remembered.

Karachi: Lawyers lock down treasury dept of City Court

Narcotics court should replace the City Court, demands bar president

Scuffle breaks out in Faisalabad session court

Police did not arrest any lawyer for causing ruckus in the court premises.

Lawyers to protest against Chief Justice BHC attack

The litigants are facing difficulties due to the protest of the lawyers.

Karachi: Lawyers observe black day in wake of 21st Amendment

The establishment of military courts is a violation of Supreme Court's (SC) orders, say lawyers

Strike in Sindh Bar Council against lawyer's detention

Ligitants suffered as proceedings faced frequent disruptions due to lawyer's strike.

Lawyers observe black day against 21st amendment, military courts

Lawyers went to courts wearing black armbands; said army courts are same as martial law

PBC observes black day country-wide to denounce 21st Amendment

PBC would also lead rallies in different cities including Lahore, Islamabad and Karachi.

Pakistan Bar Council decides to challenge 21st Amendment

Pakistan Bar Council has decided to lead demonstrations across the country on January 29

No fuel? No problem: Lawyer buys bicycle amid petrol shortage in Lahore

PHOTO: Lawyer Ishtiaq Ahmed going to court on his bicycle as fuel crisis persist in Lahore.

Lawyers across Pakistan protest against Charlie Hebdo cartoons

Lawyers have passed a resolution condemning the provocative material.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa lawyers protest against Charlie Hebdo cartoons

Lawyers protest against blasphemous content published by French magazine.

LHCBA elections underway

Twenty-two contestants are competing on for a total of eight seats.

Lawyers, traders conduct rally in support of military courts

Lawyers say establishment of military courts was imperative to counter terrorists.

Lawyer's murder in Hyderabad: SBC calls for strike in Karachi

Litigants faced trouble as the case proceedings were not commenced.

Govt challenges suspension of Lakhvi's detention in SC

The government made a plea that the IHC's order has weak legal grounds.

Karachi: FIR registered against Lal Masjid cleric Abdul Aziz

MQM workers registered the FIR in Azizabad police station.

Lahore: Death sentences delayed in Kot Lakphat, Adiala jail

The execution of death penalty has been delayed due to security issues.

War against terrorism should reach logical conclusion: PPP leaders

PPP is ready to fight terrorism against all odds, said Khursheed Shah.

Peshawar attack: Lawyers boycott courts, raise black flag

A complete strike has been observed at Peshawar High Court, Islamabad High Court and District Bars.

Hollande condemns 'vile' Pakistan school attack

No words can express the ignominy of such an attack against children in their school, Hollande said.

PIC Medicine case: SC delays hearing until tomorrow

Justice Saqib ordered the prosecutor to brief him with complete details about the case.

Suicide attempt: MD Bait-ul-Maal announces financial help to woman

Abid Waheed Sheikh has announced to financially help the woman and her children.

LHC addresses delayed old-age pension petitions

Public prosecutor affirmed that the old-age pensioners will not face any difficulties in the future.

CM Punjab calls Governor Sindh, condemns Bao Anwar's murder

The police are carrying our raids in parts of Sialkot to catch the culprits.

Lahore Lockdown: PTI lawyers finalize strike strategy for Dec 15

Protest rallies starting from GPO Chowk would lead to Mall Road to observe wheel-jam strike.

Karachi: Two killed in separate incidents of firing

The bodies have been shifted to hospital for further investigation into the incidents.

Treason case: IHC issues notice to Attorney General

Justice Minallah sought a response regarding petition against special court's decision within a week

Elections for Sindh Bar Council underway

90 lawyers are contesting for 16 seats and 6,000 lawyers are expected to use their right to vote.

PFUJ protests, denounces aggression against journalists

Journalists' community chants slogans against act of violence on the Dunya News team

Lahore: PML-N lawyers manhandle Dunya News team in session court premises

A lawyer identified as Azam Chohan tried to snatch camera from Dunya News team.

SCBA elections underway

2,684 total voters across Pakistan will exercise their right to vote.

Balochistan lawyers boycott courts after police assaults session judge

Three police officers tortured session judge after an exchange of verbal blows.

Petition for abolition of death penalty admissible: SC

SC appointed registrar for the removal of death sentence through constitutional petition.

Airports on high alert for Ebola: Salman Rafique

Ebola virus spread in India, KSA and South Asia would be a cause of concern for Pakistan.

PM's disqualification: PTI files petition to form larger bench in SC Registry

LHC reserves decision over whether the petition to initiate scrutiny is hearable or not.

CM Punjab visits rape victim in Multan

Shahbaz Sharif ordered to form a committee to submit a rape case report within 72 hours.

LHC concludes PAT, PTI workers' detention case

PAT lawyer argued that the workers are detained even after the court has ordered to release them.

Ex-CJ to file defamation case against Imran Khan

Allegations on ex-CJ regarding influencing the ROs are baseless, says legal team.

Model Town case: ATC extends interim bail of accused SP

The investigation officer failed to present the case record before the court.

Treason case: Shaukat Aziz's summary for emergency submitted in court

Special court headed by Justice Faisal Arab resumed hearing of treason case against Musharraf.

Federal employees suffer due to PTI, PAT protests

PTI and PAT protests continue outside the Parliament resulting in the closure of Federal Ministries.

Islamabad turns into battlefield, lawyers hold countrywide strike

Lawyers observe countrywide strike against Islamabad protest and police torture that followed.

Model Town Tragedy: Main suspects granted bail extension

ATC granted bail extension to three policemen accused in Model Town tragedy.

Lawyers boycott courts against PTI, PAT sit-ins

Lawyers have announced a countrywide boycott of courts protesting the sit-ins by PTI and PAT.

KP lawyers term Imran's call for civil disobedience unconstitutional

Lawyers have strongly Imran Khan's decision to launch civil disobedience.

Pakistani interfaith couples brave threats for forbidden love

Interfaith couple in Lahore receives death threats for forbidden love.

Nawaz would lose government due to his own mistakes: Gillani

If he were the PM I would have wholeheartedly welcomed Imran Khan and TuQ, says the former PM.

Ifthikhar Chaudhry sends Imran Khan Rs.20 billion defamation notice for hurling accusations

If Imran Khan does not withdraw his accusations in 15 days then a case will be filed against him

EOBI case: There should be rule of law in the country, remarks Justice Khosa

Justice Khosa hears the reviewed case of illegal appointement of EOBI employees.

Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali takes oath as Acting CEC

Justice Jamali swears in as the 31st Acting Chief Election Commissioner (CEC).

Lawyers on strike against Geo

Lawyers observed strike on the call of Punjab Bar Council.

Geo blasphemy: Lawyers observes strike on Punjab Bar Council's appeal

A large number of lawyets participated in the protest rallies.

Treason case: Musharraf's lawyers boycott court proceedings

Barrister Farogh Naseem submitted his power of attorney to represent Musharraf in the case.

Lahore: Lawyer cripples 14-year-old housemaid

The girl was left with broken limbs when taken to hospital by parents.

F-8 court attack: Lawyers' strike enters 4th day

Pakistan's Bar Council called the countrywide boycott of the courts for a week.

Lawyers observe countrywide strike against Islamabad court attack

Lawyers demanded that the government should take immediate action against the terrorists.

Voting underway in Lahore Bar Association elections

Candidates are contesting the elections in a close competition.

Lawyers must avoid highhandedness: Shami

Noted analyst Mujeeb-ur-Rehman Shami criticizes lawyers for hooliganism in the Supreme Court.

SCBA annual polls tomorrow

Tough competition is expected between Hamid Khan Group and Asma Jehangir Group.

Karachi: Lawyers observe strike against colleague's murder

Lower courts in Sindh also went on strike against the brutal murder of their learned counsel.

Terror attacks: Lawyers go on strike in KP courts

Miscreants and hidden elements have started targeting lawyers community without any justification.

Lawyers boycott court proceedings

The strike has been done on the call of Punjab Bar Council.

PBC cancels licenses of 47 lawyers

Step has been taken after more than dozens cases come on surface.

Lawyers observe day of mourning against Quetta attack

Killing of innocent college girls have triggered anger among lawyers community across Pakistan.

Balochistan lawyers continue strike

Lawyers have vowed to continue protest until recovery of Salahuddin Mengal.

Karachi lawyers go on strike

Lawyers have boycotted court proceedings due to attack on their colleague’s residence in Sukkur.

Lawyers observe strike against killings, kidnappings

Lawyers are observing a strike on the appeal of the Pakistan Bar Council.

Lawyers boycott courts

The lawyers will hold a general body meeting today.

Lawyers raise voice for FHC bench

Lawyers continued their protest on Tuesday for formation of High Court bench in Faisalabad.

Deserted Sindh mourns Karachi victims

The lawyers are observing mourning day across the country on the call of Pakistan Bar Council.

High court bench: Lawyers protest continues in Faisalabad

The lawyers staged sit-in in front of district council for formation of high court bench.

High court bench: Faisalabad lawyers boycott courts

The lawyers locked the civil courts, session courts and DC office on Saturday.

Lawyers boycott courts over colleagues' killing

The lawyers have demanded the government to immediately arrest the criminals.

DI Khan: Lawyers go on strike against Bilour's killing

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s senior minister was killed in a suicide attack on Saturday.

Contempt law be used judiciously: Asma

Asma Jehangir says excessive exercise of Contempt of Court Law would lead to loss of its utility.

Lawyers observe strike against NJPMC deadline

Lawyers in different cities have boycotted court proceedings.

Karachi: Rs 7 million looted from bank

The robbers looted more than Rs 7 million from a bank in Baldia Town Naval Colony.

England announces its test squad

Jonathan Bairstow has been named in an England Test squad for the first time Sunday.

NAB summons Raja Pervez Ashraf in RPPs case

Raja Pervez Ashraf appeared before NAB investigation team in RPPs case.

Annan calls rapid deployment of a UN observer mission

The persistent bloodshed has sparked growing criticism from opposition activists of the UN mission.

Advance UN team to begin Syria mission

Advance UN team preparing deployment of observers in Syria is expected in Damascus.

Chinese hostages freed in Egypt

A group of Chinese workers was freed Wednesday, a day after being taken hostage in Egypt.

Afghanistan will open embassy in Greece

The embassy, to be opened around March, will provide illegal Afghans with travel documents.

Man United ousts holder City from FA Cup

Manchester United knocked holders Manchester City out of the FA Cup with a 3-2 third round win.

Musharraf addresses APML's Karachi rally

APML chief former President Pervez Musharraf is addressing a rally in Karachi.

MQM served masses indiscriminately: Sattar

Farooq Sattar said Muhajir Qaumi Movement has served the people of Pakistan indiscriminately.

Australia 482-4 in 1st innings against India

Australia scored 482 for 4 in reply to India's 1st innings 191 at stumps on 2nd day of the 2nd Test.

Dubai to run $499 million budget deficit in 2012

Dubai's government expects to run a budget deficit of nearly half a billion dollars in 2012.

Lahore: Dacoits injure trader, three women

Dacoits injured a trader and three women on resistance during dacoity in Gawalmandi area of Lahore.

Karachi: Dacoits kill minor boy

An 11-year-old boy was shot dead by dacoits in Kausar Niazi Colony area of Karachi.

US House freezes $700m aid to Pakistan

The US House passed legislation Wednesday to freeze roughly $700 million in aid to Pakistan.

Vehari: Youth dies after alleged police torture

A young victim of alleged police torture in Vehari died at Nishtar Hospital Multan.

EU also to blame in Greek crisis: Papandreou

Former Greek PM George Papandreou said that EU bear some of the blame for Greece's debt crisis.

Nation united against all challenges: Gilani

The PM said that people of Pakistan are united to defending countrys independence and sovereignty.

Novikava wins women's 58 kilogram title

Nastassia Novikava wins gold in the women's 58 kilograms class at world Weightlifting championship.

11 killed in attacks on Iraq security forces

Bomb and gun attacks against police and anti-Qaeda militiamen killed 11 people across Iraq.

COAS off to Turkey to attend conference

COAS Ashfaq Kayani left for Turkey to participate in Istanbul Conference being held on Tuesday.

US workers, students join anti-Wall Street protest

Thousands of people gathered in New York to denounce what they say is the Wall Street greed.

PM makes world appeal for flood help

PM Gilani has made an appeal to world community to help Govt in flood relief.

Taller women are prone to cancer

A new research has revealed that taller women are more likely to get cancer.

No truth in NYT reports against Pak Army: ISPR

ISPR has rubbished the spate of allegations by US media against the Pak Army.

Nation proud of PNS Mehran martyrs: CM Sindh

Qaim Ali Shah has said that the whole nation is proud of the martyrs of PNS Mehran.

Jolie signs US$ 10 million Louis Vuitton deal

Angelina Jolie became the new face of Louis Vuitton after signing a US$10 million endorsement deal.