Pakistan slipping into authoritarian rule, warn country's lawyers
Published on: Dec. 7, 2025, 1:40 p.m. | Source: The Tribune
Pakistan's legal fraternity sounded an alarming warning, declaring that the nation 'stands in its darkest hour' amid what they described as systematic attacks on democracy, constitutional freedoms, and the rule of law. The statement came during the All Pakistan Lawyers' Convention (APLC), organised by the Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) and the Lahore Bar Association (LBA), as reported by The Express Tribune.
