Ahsan Bhoon’s law degree is genuine: PBC

Islamabad: The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) has confirmed that the academic credentials of its members, including former vice chairman Ahsan Bhoon, have been verified by the respective universities. This clarification follows calls for scrutiny of Bhoon's qualifications from sources such as former Capt Safdar, who is the son-in-law of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and a former member of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP).

Bhoon, who is also the head of the Independent Group, known as the Asma Jahangir Group, and a close associate of Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, has been a prominent figure in the legal community. The PBC stated that the verification process was conducted directly from the relevant universities following the 2020 council elections and was repeated for members elected in the 2025 PBC elections.

The PBC revealed that the verification exercise was carried out in accordance with the prescribed procedure and that degrees that had already been verified during the previous election cycle were resubmitted for further verification. According to the council, this process ensures the legitimacy of the academic qualifications of its members.

The statement appears to be a response to concerns raised about Bhoon's credentials. Last week, CaptSafdar submitted a complaint to the JCP requesting a verification of Bhoon's educational qualifications, enrolment, and professional record. The complaint demanded the inspection of Bhoon's original degrees, transcripts, result cards, registration records, and verification from the degree-awarding institution and the Higher Education Commission (HEC).

It also sought details of Bhoon's complete enrolment record with the relevant provincial bar council and the PBC, including the dates and criteria for his enrollment as an advocate.