Banking Court III Karachi Summons in Habib Bank Recovery Suit No. 196 of 2026

Mrs. Naushaba Kazi, Judge of Banking Court No. III, Karachi, has issued summons in Suit No. 196 of 2026, Habib Bank Limited versus Urusa Baloch and Fariha Baloch. The court is located at Block No. 50, Pakistan Secretariat, near Passport Office, Saddar, Karachi.

The plaintiff, Habib Bank Limited, has its principal office at HBL Tower, Teen Talwar, Clifton, Karachi, and is acting through its authorized representatives: Malik, son of Muhammad, and Syed Shafiq Ahmed, son of Syed Abdus Subhan.

Habib Bank Limited has instituted the suit under the Financial Institutions (Recovery of Finances) Ordinance, 2001, for recovery of Rs. 34,978,653.51, representing the balance of principal and markup, together with markup, charges, liquidated damages, cost of funds and costs of the suit from the date of default until realization.

Under Section 9 of the Ordinance, the defendants are summoned to obtain leave from the court within 30 days of service to appear and defend the suit, and to cause an appearance to be entered within that period. In default, the plaintiff may, after the expiry of 30 days, obtain a decree for a sum not exceeding Rs. 34,978,653.51, together with costs to be determined and such markup and cost of funds, if any, from the date of institution of the suit as the court may order.

An application for leave to appear must be supported by an affidavit or declaration showing a defence to the suit on its merits, or that it is reasonable for the applicant to be allowed to appear.

The matter is fixed for 16 December 2026 at 9:00 AM before Banking Court No. III, Karachi. The summons was issued under the hand and seal of the court on 11 November 2026, by order of the Reader, Banking Court III, Karachi.