Banking Court Karachi Summons Ejaz & Co in HBL Recovery Suit No. 179 of 2026

Mrs. Naushaba Kazi, Judge of Banking Court No. III, Karachi, has issued summons in Suit No. 179 of 2026, Habib Bank Limited versus Ejaz & Co, through its proprietor Ejaz Ul Haq, son of Yousaf Khan. The court is located at Block No. 50, Pakistan Secretariat, near Passport Office, Saddar, Karachi.

Habib Bank Limited, acting through its duly authorised attorneys, has instituted the suit under the Financial Institutions (Recovery of Finances) Ordinance, 2001, for recovery of Rs. 3,634,719.88, together with profits/rentals, cost of funds, charges and costs until realisation of the whole amount. The bank's registered office is at Habib Bank Tower, Jinnah Avenue, Blue Area, Islamabad, and its place of business is at HBL Tower, Teen Talwar, Clifton, Karachi.

Under Section 9 of the Financial Institutions (Recovery of Finances) Ordinance, 2001, the defendant is summoned to obtain leave from the court within 30 days of service of the summons to appear and defend the suit, and to cause an appearance to be entered within that period. 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 to allow the defendant to appear.

If the defendant fails to obtain leave within the prescribed 30 days, the plaintiff may obtain a decree for a sum not exceeding Rs. 3,634,719.88, together with costs, markup and cost of funds, if any, from the date of institution of the suit, as the court may order.

The matter is fixed for 5 December 2026 at 9:00 a.m. before Banking Court No. III, Karachi. The summons was issued under the hand and seal of the court on 29 October 2026, by order of the Reader, Banking Court No. III, Karachi.