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The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has voiced strong reservations regarding the 26th constitutional amendment Act 2024. This became the law on October 21. Despite some improvements from earlier drafts, the HRCP fears the amendments may undermine judicial independence. HRCP Chairman Ahsan Iqbal Butt highlighted critical issues in a statement on Tuesday. He expressed …
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has vehemently rejected the nomination of Justice Yahya Afridi as the new Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP). Party leaders vowed to initiate a protest movement against the Special Parliamentary Committee’s decision. PTI leader Hamid Khan expressed the party’s condemnation of the nomination during an interview with Geo News. He stated, …
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ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa released a detailed minority judgment on Tuesday, stating that the Supreme Court’s July 12 verdict in the reserved seats case was not binding. He argued that the implementation of this verdict should be held off as the review petitions in the case are still pending and …
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ISLAMABAD: The Special Parliamentary Committee, constituted for the first time in Pakistan’s history to appoint a Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), has agreed on the name of Justice Yahya Afridi for the position. This decision came after the first round of the in-camera meeting, which took place on Tuesday afternoon in Parliament House. The committee, …
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ISLAMABAD: Barrister Gohar Ali denied reports of internal discontent. He also denied reports claiming that jailed PTI Founder Imran Khan rebuked the party’s leadership. He made this statement during a media briefing on Tuesday. “The PTI remains united, and there is no forward block in its ranks,” Gohar stated confidently. His remarks aimed to quell …
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ISLAMABAD: After the successful legislation of the 26th Constitutional Amendment, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the legal reforms. He stated that they will ensure swift redressal of cases pending with the judiciary. Addressing his cabinet in Islamabad on Tuesday, the prime minister said, “With the 26th Constitutional Amendment, the people will get quick justice from …
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RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Navy successfully seized a massive cache of narcotics in a high-profile anti-narcotics operation. The news was confirmed by the military’s media wing on Monday. The operation led to the confiscation of Indian-made narcotic pills and a large quantity of drugs. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Pakistan Navy confiscated 2,000 …
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PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has issued a stern warning to those associated with the 26th constitutional amendment. He declared that anyone who supported or voted for the amendment will face consequences. “We won’t spare anyone aligned with the government, regardless of whether they cast a vote,” he stated during his address …
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The coalition government has just over 30 hours to appoint a new Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP). This urgency comes after the enactment of the 26th Constitutional Amendment, which requires the appointment of the CJP to be finalized three days before the current CJP’s retirement. With Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa set to retire on …
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The 26th Constitutional Amendment became law today. President Asif Ali Zardari gave his assent. Earlier, both houses of Parliament approved the amendment. The ruling coalition worked hard over the weekend to secure a two-thirds majority. First, the Senate passed the amendment, followed by the National Assembly. The amendment brings key changes to the judiciary. It …
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called Sunday a historic day for Pakistan after the 26th Constitutional Amendment passed in the National Assembly. He highlighted the significance of the event, stating that “parliament reigns supreme.” A total of 225 members, including coalition partners and independent lawmakers, voted in favor of the bill. The judicial reforms, passed …
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ISLAMABAD: Senior PTI leader Asad Qaiser made a statement on Monday. He said that PTI-backed independent candidates betrayed the party. These candidates supported the recent constitutional amendment. According to Qaiser, they also betrayed the party’s founder, Imran Khan. The government secured 225 votes, just over the required 224, with the help of independent MNAs, including …
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ISLAMABAD: The federal government secured a two-third majority to pass the 26th constitutional amendment in the National Assembly early Monday. This came shortly after the amendment sailed through the Senate. In the Senate, 65 members voted in favor, while four opposed. In the National Assembly, 225 members supported the amendment, and 12 opposed it. The …
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LAHORE: The Punjab government’s seven-member inquiry committee has concluded its investigation. They looked into the alleged rape of a private college student in Gulberg. The committee found no evidence that such an incident occurred. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz formed the committee. Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman leads it. Other members include the home secretary, the …
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Awami National Party (ANP) leader Aimal Wali Khan launched a scathing critique of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) during a Senate session discussing the 26th Constitutional Amendment. He accused the former ruling party of opposing necessary judicial reforms. “These amendments will ensure that judges like Saqib Nisar and Gulzar Ahmed won’t return,” Khan asserted. He emphasized …
ISLAMABAD: Sherry Rehman, the parliamentary leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in the Senate, responded to concerns raised by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Zafar during a Senate session on Sunday. Zafar had expressed reservations about the proposed constitutional amendment. Rehman clarified that neither Zafar nor Barrister Gohar Ali Khan provided any proposals or …
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Strict security measures have been implemented for today’s session of Pakistan’s National Assembly. According to the Assembly’s spokesperson, guest entry has been strictly prohibited to ensure a smooth and secure process. Only media representatives holding full-session press gallery cards issued by the Directorate General of Media, National Assembly Secretariat, will be granted entry into the …
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Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has assured the government that his party will fully support the 26th Constitutional Amendment. This move ends the deadlock between the government and Maulana Fazlur Rehman, according to Express News. Maulana Fazlur Rehman instructed JUI-F senators to back the government’s bill in both the National Assembly and the …
The much-anticipated 26th Amendment Bill, which aims to enforce significant judicial reforms, was finally introduced in the Senate on Sunday evening. This followed weeks of political wrangling, primarily between the government and the opposition, particularly the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The bill was tabled after the federal cabinet approved the draft amendments earlier in the day. …
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is expected to leave for Dubai today after the approval of the constitutional amendment. Sources revealed that Bilawal will travel to Dubai to meet his sister, Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari. His visit to Dubai was previously delayed due to ongoing work on the constitutional amendment. Bilawal is …
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ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has approved the draft of the 26th constitutional amendment. This decision was made during a cabinet session on Sunday. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif briefed the cabinet about his meeting with President Asif Ali Zardari. He also updated the members on the response from Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam …
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ISLAMABAD: The government is set to present the final draft of the 26th Constitutional Amendment in both houses of parliament today. This comes after intense efforts to align the treasury and opposition parties. Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar announced this at a press conference early Sunday. The federal cabinet will meet again at 2:30 …
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Karachi: In a major operation, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) apprehended a Lahore resident outside the US Consulate in Karachi for attempting to secure a US visa using forged documents associated with a cricket club. The individual’s identity remains undisclosed, but reports reveal that he was caught while trying to obtain the visa with fraudulent …
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