District Bar Associations are the backbone of Pakistan’s legal profession. They represent lawyers at the district level, support the administration of justice, and coordinate with the provincial and national bar councils.
This directory lists the main bar associations across Pakistan, organised province-wise, along with their verified contact details.
National and Provincial Bar Councils
| Council | Location | Phone / Email | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan Bar Council | Supreme Court Building, Islamabad | +92-51-9206805 | pakistanbarcouncil.org |
| Punjab Bar Council | 15-Fane Road, Lahore | +92-42-99211170 | pbc.gov.pk |
| Sindh Bar Council | High Court Building, Karachi | +92-21-99203187 / admin@sindhbarcouncil.org | sindhbarcouncil.org |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Bar Council | Khyber Road, Peshawar | +92-91-9212714 | kpbarcouncil.org |
| Balochistan Bar Council | Quetta High Court Building, Quetta | +92-81-9202326 | bbarcouncil.com |
| Azad Jammu & Kashmir Bar Council | Muzaffarabad, AJK | +92-5822-920272 | ajkbarcouncil.org |
| Islamabad Bar Council | F-8 Markaz, Islamabad | +92-51-9261226 | ibc.org.pk |
Punjab
| District | Bar Association | Phone | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahore | Lahore Bar Association | +92-42-99212069 | info@lahorebarassociation.com | lahorebarassociation.com |
| Multan | District Bar Association Multan | +92-61-4518304 | info@dbamultan.com | dbamultan.com |
| Faisalabad | District Bar Association Faisalabad | (041) 9200915 | info@dbafsd.org | dbafsd.org |
| Sheikhupura | District Bar Association Sheikhupura | 056-3811374 | sheikhupuradba@gmail.com | dbasheikhupura.com.pk |
| Sialkot | District Bar Association Sialkot | +92-52-4262002 | districtbarassociation@gmail.com | sialkotbarassociation.com |
| Layyah | District Bar Association Layyah | — | info@dbalayyah.com.pk | dbalayyah.com.pk |
| Gujranwala | District Bar Association Gujranwala | (055) 9200300 | info@dbagujranwala.com | dbagujranwala.com |
| Rawalpindi | District Bar Association Rawalpindi | +92-51-5558123 | info@dbarawalpindi.com | dbarawalpindi.com |
Sindh
| District | Bar Association | Phone | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karachi | Karachi Bar Association | +92-21-99203188 | info@karachibar.com | karachibar.com |
| Hyderabad | Hyderabad District Bar Association | +92-22-9200153 | info@hyderabadbar.com | hyderabadbar.com |
| Sukkur | District Bar Association Sukkur | +92-71-9310390 | info@sukkurbar.org | sukkurbar.org |
| Larkana | District Bar Association Larkana | +92-74-4054215 | larkanadba@gmail.com | larkanadba.com |
| Thatta | District Bar Association Thatta | — | info@thattabar.org | thattabar.org |
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)
| District | Bar Association | Phone | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peshawar | Peshawar District Bar Association | +92-91-9212221 | info@peshawarbar.com | peshawarbar.com |
| Abbottabad | District Bar Association Abbottabad | 0992-335360 | info@dba.org.pk | dba.org.pk |
| Swat | District Bar Association Swat | +92-946-920242 | dbaswat@gmail.com | dbaswat.com |
| Mardan | District Bar Association Mardan | +92-937-9230010 | info@mardanbar.org | mardanbar.org |
| Kohat | District Bar Association Kohat | +92-922-513030 | info@kohatbar.org | kohatbar.org |
Balochistan
| District | Bar Association | Phone | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quetta | Quetta Bar Association | +92-81-9201560 | info@quettabar.org | quettabar.org |
| Sibi | Sibi District Bar Association | +92-833-920010 | sibibar@gmail.com | sibibar.org |
| Khuzdar | District Bar Association Khuzdar | — | info@khuzdarbar.org | khuzdarbar.org |
| Gwadar | District Bar Association Gwadar | — | info@gwadarbar.org | gwadarbar.org |
Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK)
| District | Bar Association | Phone | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muzaffarabad | AJK Bar Association | +92-5822-920272 | info@ajkbarcouncil.org | ajkbarcouncil.org |
| Mirpur | District Bar Association Mirpur | +92-5827-920181 | mirpurbar@gmail.com | mirpurbar.org |
| Kotli | District Bar Association Kotli | — | kotlibar@gmail.com | kotlibar.org |
Islamabad Capital Territory
| Bar Association | Phone | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad Bar Association | +92-51-9261226 | info@ibc.org.pk | ibc.org.pk |
| Islamabad High Court Bar Association | +92-51-9202539 | info@ihcbar.org | ihcbar.org |
| Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan | +92-51-9205752 | info@scbap.org | scbap.org |
Conclusion
District Bar Associations across Pakistan ensure that the legal community remains organised, accountable, and connected. They serve as the bridge between lawyers, courts, and the public — offering professional development, advocacy, and assistance in legal matters.
For the most accurate information, always refer to the official website or contact the relevant provincial bar council.
