Aamir Nawaz Warraich and Mohammad Arshad Shar have been elected President and General Secretary respectively of the Karachi Bar Association (KBA) in its annual elections, held on July 12, 2026. It may be recalled that the Karachi Bar Association’s elections are a vital template for democratic institutionalism in Pakistan, but has been held after a delay of around seven months as the polls for 2026 were postponed or cancelled on various occasions. It is the 3rd time when Aamir Nawaz Warraich has been elected as the Associations’ President.
Karachi Bar Association:
The Karachi Bar Association (KBA) occupies a pivotal position in Pakistan’s legal and political landscape. The annual elections for its leadership are far more than a professional formality; they represent a high-stakes democratic exercise that reverberates across the national judicial system.
The long-overdue annual election of the Karachi Bar Association (KBA) for its 2026 office-bearers had been postponed multiple times since last December. This year the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) ordered the postponement of the Karachi Bar Association’s election a few hours before the annual exercise was to take place, on February 14 2026. Later they were scheduled to be held on May 8, but cancelled once again after most of candidates alleged “rigging”.
KBA’ Elections 2026 Results:
According to the results, Aamir Nawaz Warraich – who is also the outgoing President — secured 2063 votes while his closest opponent, GM Korai, managed to bag 948 votes for the president slot. On the post of secretary, Mr Shar secured 1370 votes against outgoing secretary Ghulam Rehman Korai who stood second with 1197 votes.
Similarly, on results of other offie bearers, Aziz Ghouri has been elected as Vice President of KBA, Riaz Korai as Joint Secretary, Fahim Mangi as librarian and Kashif Nazeer Baloch as treasurer for this year. Members elected to the managing committee are Hussan Bano, Mohammed Hanif, Nadeem Ahmed, Barkat Ali, Javed Jabbar, Sultan Ahmed, Asim Hussain, Muteeullah, Jawaid Panhwar, Aisha Soomro and Sualiha Kanwal.
myLawyers extends Felicitation:
myLawyers.pk in it’s social media post has already extended it’s Heartiest Congratulations to Amir Nawaz Warraaich & his office bearers for winning the Karachi Bar Association Elections 2026, and being re-elected 3rd time as the President of the Association.
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Editorial, myLawyers.pk
FAQs: Karachi Bar Association (KBA) Elections 2026
1. Who won the Karachi Bar Association (KBA) Elections 2026?
Aamir Nawaz Warraich was elected President of the Karachi Bar Association (KBA) for the third time after securing 2,063 votes, defeating his closest rival, GM Korai, who received 948 votes. Mohammad Arshad Shar was elected General Secretary with 1,370 votes.
2. Why were the KBA Elections 2026 delayed?
The KBA Elections 2026 were delayed for nearly seven months due to multiple postponements and cancellations. The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) postponed the elections scheduled for February 14, 2026, and the rescheduled polls on May 8, 2026, were also cancelled after several candidates alleged irregularities and rigging. The elections were eventually held on July 12, 2026.
3. Why are Karachi Bar Association elections considered important?
The Karachi Bar Association is one of Pakistan’s most influential legal bodies. Its elections are regarded as a significant example of democratic institutionalism because the KBA plays an important role in shaping the legal profession, safeguarding lawyers’ interests, and contributing to discussions on judicial independence and the rule of law.
4. Who are the other office-bearers elected in the KBA Elections 2026?
Besides President Aamir Nawaz Warraich and General Secretary Mohammad Arshad Shar, the elected office-bearers are:
- Vice President: Aziz Ghouri
- Joint Secretary: Riaz Korai
- Librarian: Fahim Mangi
- Treasurer: Kashif Nazeer Baloch
Additionally, eleven members were elected to the Managing Committee, including Hussan Bano, Mohammed Hanif, Nadeem Ahmed, Barkat Ali, Javed Jabbar, Sultan Ahmed, Asim Hussain, Muteeullah, Jawaid Panhwar, Aisha Soomro, and Sualiha Kanwal.
5. How did myLawyers.pk respond to the KBA Elections 2026 results?
myLawyers.pk congratulated Aamir Nawaz Warraich and his newly elected team through its official social media platforms. The platform extended its heartfelt felicitations on Mr. Warraich’s historic third election as President of the Karachi Bar Association and expressed best wishes for the success of the newly elected office-bearers in serving the legal fraternity.