LAHORE: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman met with Hamas officials in Qatar and assured them of Pakistan’s full support for the Palestinian cause, sources reported. According to a JUI-F spokesperson, the meeting took place with Hamas’ Shura Council. They discussed the situation in Gaza and Palestine, focusing on the ongoing crisis. Maulana Fazlur …
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How 26th Constitutional Amendment will Alter Pakistan’s Legal Landscape
On a significant note, the Senate of Pakistan passed an amendment bill with a two-thirds majority on Sunday. This was swiftly followed by the National Assembly’s approval with an equivalent majority early on Monday morning. This marks a pivotal moment in Pakistan’s legislative history, particularly regarding the judiciary, as it aims to implement comprehensive reforms …
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PM Shehbaz Hails Historic 26th Amendment Passage
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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Asad Qaiser Accuses PTI-Backed MNAs of Betrayal in Constitutional Amendment Vote
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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Parliament Passes 26th Constitutional Amendment with Two-Third Majority
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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Sherry Rehman Addresses PTI Concerns on Constitutional Amendment
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 in Place for Pakistan’s National Assembly Session
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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JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman Assures Support for 26th Constitutional Amendment
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 …
26th Amendment Bill Introduced in Senate Amid Political Tensions
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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Bilawal Bhutto to Depart for Dubai After Constitutional Amendment Approval
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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Federal Cabinet Approves Draft of 26th Constitutional Amendment
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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PTI Refuses to Vote on Constitutional Amendment Without Imran Khan’s Approval
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has announced it will not vote on the proposed constitutional amendment without the approval of its founding chairman, Imran Khan. PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan made this statement during a press conference at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House on Saturday. He conveyed the party’s position to JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur …
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PTI to Mount Legal and Political Resistance, Barrister Saif
Barrister Saif, Information Advisor for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, announced on Thursday that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will resist the proposed constitutional amendment. He stated that the party will oppose it through both legal and political means. Saif accused the current government of being “illegitimate” and claimed it was attempting to secretly alter the Constitution without proper …
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Ruling Parties Near Consensus on Judicial Reforms with Maulana Fazlur Rehman
LAHORE: The ruling parties held a crucial meeting at Jati Umra, the Sharif family’s residence in Lahore. They made significant progress in securing Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s support. The JUI-F leader is backing their proposed judicial reform package. The agreement, however, still requires cooperation from the PTI to reach complete consensus on the constitutional amendments. Maulana …
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Fazlur Rehman Opposes Rushed Constitutional Amendment, Calls for Consensus
Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman declared on Thursday that he will not support the federal government’s Constitutional Package under any circumstances. He emphasized that such a significant amendment cannot be rushed through parliament and requires broad consensus. Earlier in the day, the Supreme Court unanimously accepted a review petition challenging its 2022 verdict …
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Fazlur Rehman Rejects Judges’ Tenure Extension
ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has declined to support the government’s proposal. The proposal aimed to extend the tenure or increase the retirement age of judges. His refusal has placed the government’s constitutional amendment package in jeopardy. This move has become a significant hurdle for the ruling coalition. The government had been …
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PDM Decides to Boycott SC Bench on Election Delay Case
The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) has expressed its distrust in the Supreme Court’s three-judge bench, headed by Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, hearing the election delay case. Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the president of the PDM and chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), announced this decision in a press conference in Islamabad. The PDM is a coalition …
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Ms Bakhtawar Bhutto to Mrs Mahmood Chaudhry
Karachi: Former Prime Minister Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto and former President Asif Ali Zardari’s eldest daughter Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari got married to Mahmood Chaudhry at Bilawal House. Bakhtawar Bhutto and Mehmood Chaudhry’s new life begins, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto and former President Asif Ali Zardari’s eldest daughter Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari became Mahmood Chaudhry’s bride Asif …
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