Syed Amjad Ali Shah Wins SCBA Presidential Election

Syed Amjad Ali Shah of the Independent Group, also known as the Ahsan Bhoon or Asma Jahangir Group, was elected president of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) for the 2026–27 term. Shah defeated Sardar Amanullah Khan of the Professional Group in an election involving 4,634 eligible lawyers across 13 polling stations. In the largest voting center in Lahore, Shah secured 644 votes compared to 400 for Khan, with additional leads reported in cities including Sukkur, Hyderabad, and Peshawar.

The Independent Group also won the secretary's post, where Arif Awan defeated Irfan Akram by a narrow margin of 525 votes to 518. The election panel had previously dismissed challenges to Shah's eligibility concerning his academic qualifications.

Following the victory, Shah stated there would be no compromise on the supremacy of the law and the Constitution. Ahsan Bhoon expressed support for constitutional amendments made in accordance with the law. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the Independent Group, claiming the result reflects the legal community's confidence in government policies. Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar described the outcome as a historic victory and credited the leadership of Ahsan Bhoon while paying tribute to the late Asma Jahangir.