The Crockery Controversy: A Case for Fairness and Transparency in Judicial Premises

By Muhammad Shafique Baloch, Advocate Date: July 20, 2025Source: Dawn News On July 20, 2025, Dawn published a report highlighting a troubling incident at a Lahore High Court (LHC) Rest House (The Crockery Controversy), where an employee, belonging to a religious minority, was singled out for removal due to an alleged violation of crockery use…

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Contempt Notice Issued to Ms. Abher Gul Khan, Former Judge Anti-Terrorism Court and Current Registrar of Lahore High Court

By Muhammad Shafique Baloch Advocate High Court Lahore High Court Issues Contempt Notice to Registrar Over Legal Oversight. In a startling development, the Lahore High Court has issued a contempt notice to its Registrar, Ms. Abher Gul Khan, for alleged misconduct and failure to provide adequate legal assistance during court proceedings. The incident occurred during…

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The Importance of a Verified Asylum File: Why Pakistani Asylum Seekers Can’t Afford to Take Risks

Published: June 5, 2025By: Muhammad Shafique Baloch, Pakistani Asylum Lawyer In today’s challenging international climate, the path to political asylum has grown increasingly competitive, especially for Pakistani nationals. With over 135,000 Pakistanis applying for asylum in Western countries in the last two years alone, the margin for error is razor-thin. One small mistake—an unverified document,…

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Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) to Conduct First Meeting with Revamped Membership

The Judicial Commission of Pakistan is scheduled to hold its first meeting following recent adjustments in its membership structure. This meeting will likely focus on judicial appointments, which is an area of significant impact on the functioning and independence of Pakistan’s judiciary. The Bar community is closely watching these developments, as they will influence judicial…

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Revisiting Bail Jurisprudence: Lahore High Court Decides on Repeated Pleas.

By Muhammad shafique Baloch Advocate High Court Case of Repeated Bail Attempts: Revisiting Bail Jurisprudence: Lahore High Court Decides on Repeated Pleas.Case of Repeated Bail Attempts: Legal Implications. Ehsan Ali’s post-arrest bail plea in Crl. Revision No. 72289/2024 raised critical questions about the admissibility of revisiting bail grounds already addressed by the court. Justice Farooq…

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پاکستان میں خلع کے قانون پر ایک نظر

خلع: ایک قانونی جائزہ ۔ مقدمه خلع ایک ایسا اسلامی قانون ہے جو عورت کو خاص حالات میں شادی سے علیحدگی کا حق دیتا ہے۔ یہ ایک ایسا معاملہ ہے جس کے بارے میں بہت سی غلط فہمیاں پائی جاتی ہیں۔ اس بلاگ میں ہم خلع کے قانون کے مختلف پہلوؤں پر روشنی ڈالیں گے۔…

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Understanding the Punjab Police Order (Amendment) Ordinance 2025: A New Approach to Crime Control Across Punjab

Understanding the Punjab Police Order (Amendment) Ordinance 2025: A New Approach to Crime Control Across Punjab

By: Mr. Muhammad Shafique Baloch, Advocate High Court Introduction Public safety remains one of the most significant concerns for any society. The Punjab Police Order (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 is a pivotal legal reform introduced by the Punjab government to strengthen law enforcement’s response to serious and organized crimes. This article aims to provide the general…

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