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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court’s Constitutional Bench heard 18 cases on its first day of proceedings, addressing key legal and constitutional issues. The bench, led by Justice Aminuddin Khan, focused on environmental pollution, the appointment of Qazi Faez Isa, foreign marriages involving parliamentarians, the rescheduling of the February 8 elections, and various petitions concerning foreign assets …
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The National Assembly (NA) passed significant legislation on Monday, seeking to extend the tenures of the armed services chiefs. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif tabled the bill, proposing to extend the tenure of the Chief of the Army Staff, Chief of the Naval Staff, and Chief of the Air Staff from three to five years. This …
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The Supreme Court has rejected two urgent petitions from Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who sought to have his name removed from the presidential ballots in the battleground states of Michigan and Wisconsin. With early voting already underway, Kennedy expressed concerns that leaving his name on the ballots could mislead voters about his willingness to serve …
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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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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: 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 …
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ISLAMABAD: A Supreme Court bench led by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa dismissed a plea challenging the proposed 26th constitutional amendment. The dismissal came after the petitioner’s lawyer, Advocate Hamid Khan, requested to withdraw the case. The three-member bench also included Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan and Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan. The petition sought to challenge …
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ISLAMABAD: In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court criticized its previous interpretation of Article 63-A of the Constitution. The court stated that the earlier majority judgment effectively allowed political leaders to act like dictators, unchallenged by their parties or assemblies. This scenario threatens the democratic framework of the country. The detailed 23-page judgment, authored by …
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The Supreme Court of Pakistan unanimously accepted a review petition on Thursday. The petition challenged its 2022 decision regarding the defection clause under Article 63-A of the Constitution. The earlier verdict had declared that votes cast against the parliamentary party line in specific circumstances should not be counted. However, today’s ruling changes that, stating that …
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