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ABS & Co relocates Lahore Office to 32 Sunderdas Road

October 19, 2026

ABS & Co is pleased to announce that its Lahore office has relocated from 9 Fane Road to 32 Sunderdas Road, Lahore. The new premises provide an enhanced working environment for the firm’s partners, lawyers and professional staff, together with improved facilities for client meetings and collaboration. The relocation reflects the continued development of the firm’s Lahore practice and its commitment to providing a high-quality environment for its people and clients.

Monthly Legal Update – September 2026

September 4, 2026

Our September 2026 legal update reviews recent legislative and judicial developments across Pakistan, including the National Command Authority (Amendment) Act 2026 and the Lahore High Court’s decision in Mandviwala Builders & Developers v. Mangla View Resort & Mangla Garrison Housing (Pvt) Ltd. The update examines amendments concerning the composition of the National Command Authority and outlines the principles governing judicial jurisdiction under Article 175(2) of the Constitution and Section 5 of the Companies Act 2017.

Ahmer Bilal Soofi addresses High-Level seminar on the future of the Indus Waters Treaty

July 2, 2026

Ahmer Bilal Soofi, Head of Public International Law Advisory at ABS & Co, recently delivered a keynote address at a high-level seminar examining the legal implications of India’s decision to place the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance and the broader consequences such action may have for international law, regional stability and the rules-based international order.

SRO 45(I)/2015 successfully defended under the Works of Defence Act before Lahore High Court

February 24, 2026

ABS & Co successfully defended the vires of SRO 45(I)/2015 dated 07.01.2015, issued under the Works of Defence Act 1903, before the Lahore High Court, Rawalpindi Bench. Several landowners had challenged the legality of the SRO, which was promulgated to ensure the security and safety of areas surrounding notified works of defence. The petitioners relied on various High Court judgments, including PLD 2008 Islamabad 37, PLD 2018 Lahore 295, and 2021 CLC 1378, to support their claims.

Khadeeja Ahmad promoted to Senior Associate

January 26, 2026

ABS & Co is pleased to announce the promotion of Khadeeja Ahmad to the position of Senior Associate. Khadeeja Ahmad has been associated with the firm since the commencement of her professional career and has consistently demonstrated strong legal acumen, professionalism, and commitment to excellence. She has worked extensively on arbitration, projects, and energy related matters, contributing to complex assignments and key client engagements. Her work has also been recognised by Legal 500, where she has been recommended as a Leading Associate.

ABS & Co ranked Tier 1 & Tier 2 in key practice areas by Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026

January 20, 2026

ABS & Co has once again been recognised in the Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026 rankings, with multiple practice areas securing prominent positions. The results reflect the firm’s continued involvement in complex and high-value matters across transactional, regulatory, and contentious work, as well as the growing market visibility of its lawyers. For clarity, the tiers referenced in this article correspond exactly to the Legal 500’s Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 classifications.

ABS & Co highly ranked across key practice areas in Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide 2026

January 9, 2026

ABS & Co is pleased to announce its continued recognition in the Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide 2026, where the firm has been highly ranked across multiple key practice areas in Pakistan. These rankings reflect the firm’s strong market reputation, depth of expertise, and consistent delivery of high-quality legal services across both contentious and non-contentious matters.

ABS & Co secures judicial endorsement of PAEC death compensation package framework

December 16, 2025

ABS & Co has examined the recent decision of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), presided over by Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro, which dismissed five constitutional petitions challenging the disengagement of employees appointed under the Death Compensation Package by the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC). The judgment affirms the legality of PAEC’s contractual employment framework and clarifies the scope of constitutional jurisdiction in contractual service disputes.

NBP employees are not government servants, rules IHC

December 14, 2025

ABS & Co recently represented NBP in a writ petition before the Islamabad High Court (IHC), where the firm successfully defended the Bank’s position. The Court once again held that NBP employees are not government or civil servants and therefore cannot be described as “Government Officers” on their passports.

Monthly Legal Update – November 2025

November 15, 2025

Our November 2025 legal update reviews recent legislative and judicial developments across Pakistan, including the Civil Servants Amendment Act 2025 and the Lahore High Court’s decision in SNGPL v. Waseem Majid Malik. The update also outlines the constitutional framework governing writ jurisdiction and its distinction from remedies available under the Companies Act 2017.

Misapplication of petroleum laws to synthetic industrial chemicals

November 4, 2025

ABS & Co has examined the growing regulatory concern surrounding the use of petroleum legislation to govern synthetic chemicals and petrochemical inputs used across Pakistan’s industrial sector. As Pakistan works toward economic revival, the correct and consistent application of laws, policies and treaty commitments is critical. However, the expanding reach of petroleum laws into areas traditionally regulated by chemical-specific frameworks has created uncertainty for manufacturers and importers.

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