Karachi – In a fiercely contested election, Advocate Haseeb Jamali has been elected as the new President of the Sindh High Court Bar Association, securing 2,679 votes. He defeated Barrister Sarfaraz Metlo, who received 2,604 votes, marking one of the closest presidential races in recent years.
- President: Haseeb Jamali – 2,679 votes
- Runner-up: Sarfaraz Metlo – 2,604 votes
- General Secretary: Fareeda Mangrio – 2,582 votes
- Vice President: Tariq Ali Jakhraani – 1,497 votes
- Additional Secretary (Ladies Affairs): Roop Mala
- Joint Secretary: Huzaifa Khan
- Treasurer: Syed Nematullah Shah
Election Overview - Registered voters: 8,478
- Votes cast: 5,340
- Election Commissioner: Barrister Zulfiqar Jilbani
- Presidential race: Three-way contest between Haseeb Jamali, Sarfaraz Metlo, and Wahab Baloch.
- Vice President race: Eight candidates competed.
- General Secretary race: Three candidates contested.
- Managing Committee seats: 28 candidates vied for 9 positions.
Significance
The Sindh High Court Bar elections are considered a pivotal event in Pakistan’s legal community, shaping the voice of lawyers in judicial and policy matters. Jamali’s victory is being hailed by his supporters as a major triumph, while Metlo’s narrow defeat underscores the competitive nature of this year’s polls.
