January 19, 2025

PRESS RELEASE

A press release dated 17-01-2025, purportedly issued by the Pakistan Bar Council, has been circulating on social media since yesterday. The press release allegedly contains comments regarding the decision of Court in the 190-million-pound reference. It is categorically clarified that this press release is entirely fake. The Pakistan Bar Council has neither made any such statement nor issued any press release on this matter. Any claims to the contrary are false and should be disregarded.

It is clarified that the Pakistan Bar Council always disseminates its official press releases to media persons through its official account and uploads them on its official Facebook page as well as the Council’s website. However, no statement regarding the said decision/judgment has been issued by the Pakistan Bar Council. Consequently, no such statement is available or uploaded on its Facebook page or website. Therefore, the press release circulating on social media since yesterday is completely fake and should be disregarded.

The Pakistan Bar Council will thoroughly investigate the origin of this fake press release and identify those responsible for uploading it on social media. Strict action will be taken against the individuals involved in spreading this false information.

SECRETARY