Rajab Butt Lawyer Mian Ali Ashfaq’s License Suspended

The Punjab Bar Council has suspended the license of lawyer Mian Ali Ashfaq, who represents controversial YouTuber Rajab Butt, following an incident of unrest and alleged misconduct during a lawyers’ strike in Karachi.

According to the council, Ashfaq violated the lawyers’ code of conduct by appearing at the bar with his client Rajab Butt during the strike while accompanied by private guards. His actions were said to have incited conflict and created division among lawyers present at the time.

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Key Reasons for Suspension:

• Presence at the bar with private security during a strike
• Allegedly provoking lawyers and making controversial statements
• Acting in a manner considered against professional conduct and unity of the bar

The case has been referred to the disciplinary committee for further legal proceedings. This development comes amid ongoing legal battles involving Rajab Butt, who recently returned to Pakistan and has been involved in multiple controversies, including a physical attack on him within court premises last week.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Why was Mian Ali Ashfaq’s license suspended?
His license was suspended for violating the lawyers’ code of conduct by bringing private guards to the bar, provoking fellow lawyers, and causing unrest during a strike.

2. What happens next in his case?
The matter has been forwarded to the disciplinary committee of the Punjab Bar Council, which will decide on further action, which could include a longer suspension or other penalties.

3. How does this affect Rajab Butt’s cases?
Rajab Butt will need to engage another lawyer to represent him in ongoing proceedings unless Ashfaq’s suspension is temporarily stayed or overturned.

4. Has the lawyer responded to the suspension?
As of now, no public statement from Mian Ali Ashfaq has been reported in the media regarding the suspension.