Umer Ijaz Gilani
Umer Ijaz Gilani is a prominent Pakistani lawyer known for his advocacy in constitutional and civil rights cases. He gained attention as the legal representative for Arshad Khan, the social media sensation known as 'chaiwala', during a legal dispute concerning the blocking of Khan's identity documents by the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA). Gilani's arguments highlight issues of due process and the protection of individual rights under the Pakistani Constitution.
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Umer Ijaz Gilani is the advocate representing the petitioners in the Supreme Court regarding the deportation of Afghans.
No registered Afghans will be deported until June 30, SC told - Pakistan
Pakistan· 2025-04-19
Represented by Barrister Umer Ijaz Gilani, the petitioner approached the court under Article 199 of the Constitution.
Nadra suspends nationality of viral Arshad ‘chaiwala’ - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-09
