Sher Afzal Marwat goes off on PTI ‘traitors’
Sher Afzal Marwat on Monday criticised what he called “so-called” followers of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for “ruining our party identity”. The outspoken PTI leader was invited by journalist Farooq Niazi to speak on the recently-passed 26th Constitutional Amendment as well as the role of several PTI members who voted
Ali Amin warns of protests if most senior judge is not named CJ
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur issued a stern warning on Monday, stating that if the senior-most judge is not appointed as Chief Justice, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will mobilise street protests. Criticism of the government and Judiciary’s independence Speaking at the KP Assembly, Gandapur accused the current government of
Countdown begins for Pakistan’s new Chief Justice
The coalition government has 30 hours to appoint a new Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) following the enactment of the 26th Constitutional Amendment. This amendment mandates that the top judicial position be filled three days before the incumbent’s retirement. According to the new legal framework, with current CJP Qazi Faez
Deputy PM announces nearly 100 amendments to Criminal Procedure Code
Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the House in the Senate, Muhammad Ishaq Dar, announced on Sunday that close to 100 amendments would be introduced to the nearly 150-year-old Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). The goal is to ensure affordable and swift justice for the general public. Speaking after the
Govt falls short by 5 votes in NA despite JUI support for amendment
The ruling alliance requires 224 votes to pass a constitutional amendment in the National Assembly but currently has the support of 211 members. This shortfall puts pressure on the government to secure additional backing to achieve the necessary two-thirds majority. Breakdown of govt seats in the National Assembly The ruling
Senate approves 26th Constitutional Amendment bill
The Senate has approved all 22 clauses of the 26th Constitutional Amendment following clause-wise voting. The session, presided over by Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gillani, witnessed Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar presenting the amendment bill for discussion. Following the introduction, the Law Minister moved a motion for voting on the
Clause-by-clause approval of 26th amendment bill as PTI exits senat
Minister Tarar moved the voting motion, which was passed by a majority of members in the Senate. The session, chaired by Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gillani, saw Federal Minister for Law Azam Nazeer Tarar introducing the amendment. Tarar highlighted the importance of discussing the amendment as part of a supplementary
PTI withdraws from 26th amendment voting process: Barrister Gohar
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has officially announced that it will not vote in favor of the 26th constitutional amendment. PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar declared after a meeting with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rahman. During a media talk following the meeting, Barrister Gohar expressed gratitude towards Maulana Fazlur Rahman, acknowledging
PTI announces boycott of voting on 26th constitutional amendment
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has declared that it will not participate in the voting process for the 26th constitutional amendment, calling the proceedings “non-transparent and controversial.” The decision comes just ahead of a critical vote, with both the National Assembly and the Senate set to convene on Sunday to discuss the
Cabinet meeting on 26th Constitutional Amendment delayed, rescheduled for 6PM today
A meeting of Pakistan’s Federal Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, ended without a decision on the proposed 26th Constitutional Amendment. The session, held at the Prime Minister’s chamber in Parliament, has been rescheduled for 6:00 PM today. During the meeting, all federal ministers, along with Attorney General Mansoor