Barrister Paras A. Lodhi

23/03/2026

Pakistan Day 🇵🇰

Today, we celebrate the historic milestone that shaped our identity and gave us a homeland. As we commemorate Pakistan Day, let us reflect on our journey and recommit ourselves to the ideals of justice and the supremacy of the Constitution.
May our nation continue to thrive with resilience and honor. 🇵🇰

- Barrister Paras A. Lodhi

21/03/2026

On the auspicious occasion of Eid al-Fitr, I extend my heartiest greetings and best wishes to you and your family. May this day bring a harvest of peace, prosperity, and justice to our homes and our nation.
Wishing you a blessed and joyous Eid. 🌙✨

Warm Regards
Barrister Paras A. Lodhi

18/03/2026

Witnessed the oath-taking ceremony of S M Nehal Hashmi as the 35th Governor of Sindh on 13 March 2026. I extend my best wishes for his success in this significant responsibility, dedicated to serving the people of Sindh and Pakistan. 🇵🇰

18/03/2026

01/03/2026

إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ۔

"Indeed, we belong to God and to Him we shall return. Our charismatic and courageous leader, His Eminence Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has attained the high rank of martyrdom through his unwavering commitment and sacrifice in the struggle against oppression and tyranny. His steadfast resistance and moral integrity will forever serve as our guiding example and source of inspiration. ".

18/02/2026

Warmest wishes to you and your loved ones as we enter the holy month of Ramadan. May it be a time of successful reflection and renewed spirit.

Ramadan Kareem!

12/02/2026

05/02/2026

FIA Enquiry against The Department of Plan Protection (Ministry of National food Security, GoP) officials and importers of Pesticides.

We are pleased to share that Barrister Paras A. Lodhi, Head of our Chamber, has obtained a favorable court order in favor of our client, who is one of the largest importers of pesticides in the country. Our client operates as a major pesticides importer, fumigation service provider, and pre-shipment inspection agency. Currently, the company is under investigation initiated by the Federal Investigating Agency (FIA).

The primary issue concerns FIA’s investigation into allegations that our client procured an import permission certificate for Methyl Bromide 100% by submitting fake and/or fabricated documents during the period from March 31, 2022, to May 10.05.2025 in connivance with officers from the Department of Plant Protection (DPP), implicating misconduct during the certification process.

Barrister Paras A. Lodhi argued detailed legal points, challenging the issuance of a call-up notice under Section 160 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.) and the inquiry against his client. He asserted that the client lawfully obtained the Import Permission Certificate and did not forge or manipulate any documents and he is only being harassed by the FIA on personal vendetta and business rivalry rather than legal grounds. He emphasized that FIA lacks jurisdiction to investigate a regulated entity that is duly registered and approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and the DPP, having obtained all necessary clearances.

The Honourable Constitutional Division Bench of the High Court of Sindh issued an order directing FIA authorities to refrain from taking any coercive action against the petitioner, thus safeguarding the client’s rights amid the ongoing inquiry.

05/02/2026

Sindh Solar Energy Project (SSEP) Enquiry of NAB.

We are pleased to announce that Barrister Paras A. LodhiHead of our Chamber, has successfully obtained an interim order in favor of our client, who is a director of a solar company, against the National Accountability Bureau's (NAB) enquiry into the Sindh Solar Energy Project (SSEP) funded by the World Bank.

The core issue concerns NAB's investigation into allegations of corruption and corrupt practices, including mis-procurement and misappropriation of government funds related to the SSEP, which allegedly caused significant financial losses to the national exchequer.

Barrister Paras A. Lodhi presented detailed legal arguments, challenging a call-up notice issued to his client and asserting that NAB's enquiry, initiated against the petitioner—an importer of solar equipment—was an afterthought and therefore illegal and void. He argued that the allegations of mis-procurement and corrupt practices had not been substantiated against the petitioner. Additionally, he contended that the enquiry appeared to be initiated solely to harass the petitioner, who expressed concerns about potential arrest and humiliation during his scheduled appearance before the NAB enquiry officer.

The Honourable Constitutional Divisional Bench of the High Court of Sindh ordered NAB authorities not to take any coercive action against the petitioner so also not to arrest or harras the petitioner and also directed the enquiry officer to accept the reply and records of documents through authorised representative. n

19/01/2026

THEY CHASE THE GAME, I OWN THE GAME

13/01/2026

Heartfelt congratulations to all the Additional Judges of the Sindh High Court who have been confirmed today by the Judicial Commission of Pakistan, acknowledging their dedication and exemplary service in the judiciary.