PM Shehbaz Praises 26th Constitutional Amendment for Swift Justice

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 …

Pakistan Must Appoint New Chief Justice by October 22

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 …

President Zardari approves 26th Constitutional Amendment

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Nawaz Sharif Hints at Possible Meeting Between Shehbaz Sharif, Narendra Modi

PML-N President Nawaz Sharif has indicated that a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi could happen soon. He expressed hope for the resumption of dialogue between the two countries. Sharif made these remarks during an interaction with Indian journalists on Thursday. The journalists were in Pakistan to cover the …

PM Shehbaz Sharif Appeals for Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s Release

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken a significant step in advocating for Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s release from an American prison. He wrote a letter to US President Joe Biden on October 13. In this letter, he urged the president to review Dr. Siddiqui’s case with compassion. Dr. Siddiqui has been incarcerated at the Federal Medical …

SCO Summit Concludes with Key Agreements on Regional Cooperation

The 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, held in Islamabad, concluded on Wednesday with the signing of eight significant agreements. These agreements focused on critical areas such as the SCO’s budget, the operations of its secretariat, and regional counterterrorism efforts. The summit highlighted the organisation’s commitment to cooperation in security, trade, and economic development. Pakistan’s …

PM Shehbaz Sharif Calls for Expanding China’s Belt and Road at SCO Summit

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for expanding China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) while chairing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Islamabad. The SCO includes major regional players like China, India, Russia, and Pakistan. The summit took place at the Jinnah Convention Centre. As the current Chair of the Council of Heads of …

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