Govt to Table Final Draft of Constitutional Amendments in Parliament Today

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 …

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 …

Govt Delays Constitutional Amendments Amid Assembly Session

The Senate session also started but adjourned around midnight for 30 minutes. Multiple delays characterized the federal government’s attempts to convene. On Saturday, officials planned to meet to discuss the judicial reform package, which includes a set of constitutional amendments. One significant proposal is the extension of the chief justice’s term. A special parliamentary committee, …

Political Turmoil Surrounds Constitutional Amendments in Pakistan

The political landscape in Pakistan is increasingly volatile. On Saturday, the Senate experienced a chaotic series of events. The session finally began at 11 PM after multiple delays. This session is critical because it addresses a proposed constitutional amendment package, which includes changes like extending the Chief Justice’s term. Originally, the meeting was set for …

Vawda Declares 26th Amendment Will Pass, Criticizes PTI Leadership

Former federal minister Faisal Vawda declared on Saturday that the 26th constitutional amendment will pass in parliament “at any cost.” He made this statement while speaking to the media in Islamabad. Vawda, a former member of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), criticized the party’s leadership. He said, “It takes no time to become zero from hero. …

Police Arrest PTI and TLP Workers Amid Section 144 Violation

Karachi police arrested over 20 PTI workers and leaders on Friday. They violated Section 144 by holding a rally in Empress Market, Saddar, demanding the release of Imran Khan. Authorities confirmed this, while PTI officials condemned the police action. Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) also staged a protest in Saddar. They were demonstrating against the death of …

SC Declares Election Act Cannot Override July 12 Ruling

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has clarified its position. Recent amendments to the Election Act cannot nullify its ruling from July 12 on reserved seats. In a majority decision, eight judges emphasized that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) remains eligible for these seats. They rejected the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) earlier decision from March …

Roads Blocked in Rawalpindi Amid PTI Protests

Roads in Rawalpindi were blocked on Friday following Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) call for nationwide protests after Friday prayers. Key roads, such as Peshawar Road near Cheering Cross and NAL Road near Military Hospital (MH), were barricaded, with only one lane open for traffic. Police placed zig-zag pickets at entry points into Rawalpindi, increasing security presence. …

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 …

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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