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ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission formed a seven-member constitutional bench at the Supreme Court on Tuesday, appointing Justice Aminuddin Khan as head, as mandated by the recently passed 26th Constitutional Amendment. The Judicial Commission, restructured under the 26th Amendment, held its first meeting with Chief Justice Yahya Afridi presiding. The commission appointed a constitutional bench with …
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Islamabad: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi has scheduled the first meeting of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) for November 5. The session will focus on selecting judges for constitutional benches in the Supreme Court (SC). This meeting marks a significant step in implementing the 26th Constitutional Amendment, which has restructured the JCP …
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Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, described the recent passage of the 26th Constitutional Amendment. He mentioned about a historic achievement during his meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday. The gathering highlighted the significance of this amendment for strengthening democracy and underscored coalition unity in advancing Pakistan’s democratic goals. Bilawal …
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Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political and Public Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, stated that the recently passed 26th Constitutional Amendment has hindered Justice Mansoor Ali Shah’s path to becoming Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP). According to Sanaullah, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had a significant role in passing the amendment, which was led by the Shehbaz Sharif government …
The Supreme Court of Pakistan hosted a full-court reference to bid farewell to outgoing Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa on Friday. Supreme Court judges, senior lawyers, and notable personalities attended the ceremony, showering praise on Justice Isa’s contributions. CJP-designate Justice Yahya Afridi, who will replace CJP Isa, and Attorney General for Pakistan …
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Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has commended outgoing Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa for facilitating the enactment of the 26th Constitutional Amendment. He asserted that such legislation would not have been possible under any other chief justice. This statement came as the Shehbaz Sharif-led government, with the support of allies …
ISLAMABAD: Sources close to Supreme Court Justice Mansoor Ali Shah have confirmed that he does not intend to resign, despite being superseded for the position of Chief Justice by Justice Yahya Afridi under the recent 26th Constitutional Amendment. Reports suggesting that Justice Mansoor was advised to retire after being passed over for the chief justice …
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shoaib Shaheen declared on Wednesday that the party will challenge the recently passed 26th Constitutional Amendment. He described it as a threat to the independence of Pakistan’s judiciary. This announcement came during an interview with a local news channel. The amendment, passed by the ruling coalition with a two-thirds majority, makes …
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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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KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) surged to a new all-time high on Tuesday, driven by strong post-26th Amendment gains. The KSE-100 index rose 409 points, or 0.48%, to close at 86,466, surpassing yesterday’s close of 86,057. Early in the day, the index reached a new peak, climbing 798 points to 86,846 during intraday trading. …
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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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The recently passed 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2024, has set a firm deadline of January 1, 2028, to eliminate interest-based banking (Riba) in Pakistan. The decision reflects a major shift towards an Islamic banking system, in line with religious principles. Moreover, the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), led by Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman, played a pivotal role in pushing …
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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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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