6 h. ago 27th Amendment to see the light of day only after consultations, confirms Dar

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said on Tuesday that the federal government would present the 27th Constitutional Amendment in accordance with the Constitution and only after consultation with coalition partners. This tweak also sought to amend Article 243 – which pertains to the supreme command of the armed forces – as well as several other […]

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6 h. ago Rabbani warns proposed tweaks risk rolling back 18th Amendment

PPP stalwart and former Senate chairman Raza Rabbani on Tuesday said the recently proposed changes to the Constitution, if passed, would amount to a rollback of the much-touted 18th Amendment. “The proposed constitutional amendments of the federal government, with reference to provincial autonomy, amount to a rollback of the 18th Amendment,” Rabbani said in a […]

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8 h. ago Dar confirms 27th Constitutional Amend ‘about to arrive’, assures ‘transparent process’

Deputy PM vows robust debate, no ‘haphazard’ passage of bill, saying govt consulting PPP and promising to take all allies on board Dar urges tabling of amendment first in Senate for ‘professional input’ PPP to finalise stance after CEC meeting, says Sherry Rehman as Bilawal confirmed govt approached party DPM Dar blames 2021 policy on […]

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9 h. ago Sanaullah says Constitution not ‘final word’, open to evolution

Adviser to PM stresses amendments part of democratic process, saying Constitution already amended 26 times Says 27th Amendment being needlessly sensationalized, reaffirming PML-N’s ‘no objection’ to 18th Amendment Calls for balanced fiscal framework between centre, provinces, stressing defense budget as a ‘shared responsibility’ of federation and provinces ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana […]

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31 h. ago 27th constitutional amendment on the cards as PM seeks PPP’s support

PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on Monday that a PML-N delegation led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had visited him and President Asif Ali Zardari, seeking their support for the approval of a 27th Constitutional Amendment. Separately, the PPP also issued a similar statement that quoted Bilawal as saying that the proposal included setting up […]

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31 h. ago PPP submits resolution in PA seeking constitutional protection for LGs

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Parliamentary Leader Ahmad Kundi on,Monday submitted an important resolution in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Secretariat seeking constitutional protection for the local government system in Pakistan. The resolution calls for an amendment to Article 140-A of the Constitution of Pakistan, recommending full political, administrative, and financial autonomy for local governments. According to […]

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36 h. ago No constitutional amendment without political unity: Ahsan Iqbal

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal said on Monday that any constitutional amendment would only be possible once political consensus is achieved, amid growing debate over proposed changes to the Constitution. Speaking to journalists in Karachi, Iqbal refrained from sharing details on the reported 27th Constitutional Amendment, saying it would be premature to comment […]

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46 h. ago SJC’s new code limits judges’ public speech to safeguard impartiality

ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has amended the code of conduct for Supreme Court and high court judges, introducing new restrictions on their freedom of speech and public engagement. The SJC, which derives its authority from Article 211(8) of the Constitution, stated that the amendments are intended to preserve judicial integrity and public […]

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59 h. ago GB leaders demand autonomy over own resources, rights on par with provinces

At event marking GB’s 78th Independence Day, Hafeezur Rehman says region deprived of constitutional powers Seeks 18th Amendment-style powers for GB, criticizing Rs88b non-development vs Rs16b development spending PPP leaders say GB’s rights issue tied to Pakistan’s own independence struggle ISLAMABAD: Former Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and PML-N provincial president Hafiz Hafeez ur Rehman […]

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3 d. ago Ahsan calls for empowering youth with digital, AI skills to build a smart, secure Pakistan

LAHORE: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, has said that the country’s youth is its most valuable strategic asset; therefore, equipping them with digital skills and tools is of utmost importance. He stated this while addressing the closing ceremony of “Pakistan’s Biggest AI Showdown — 3rd International AI Championship” at LUMS […]

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4 d. ago Punjab sows seed of 27th constitutional amendment to ‘empower’ LGs

Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmad Khan has proposed that the Federal government introduce a constitutional amendment to ensure the empowerment and protection of local governments, suggesting that if the 27th Amendment is required, it should be enacted without delay. Speaking to the media, Malik Ahmad Khan said that constitutional powers must reach the grassroots level, […]

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8 d. ago ECP proposes constitutional amendment to increase interim government’s term

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has proposed an amendment to Article 224 (1) of the constitution for increasing the term of a caretaker government from 90 days to 120 days in the event of a dissolution of the National Assembly (NA) and from 60 days to 90 days in case the assembly completes its […]

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1 week ago SC judge says no bar on full court hearing case fixed before CB

Justice Ayesha Malik on Wednesday observed that there was no bar on a full Supreme Court hearing a case fixed before the Constitutional Bench under Article 191A introduced in the 26th Amendment. She made the remarks as an eight-member resumed hearing over three dozen petitions against the 26th Constitutional Amendment. Advocate Khwaja Ahmad Hosain, counsel […]

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1 week ago 26th Amendment does not bar full court from hearing cases fixed before CB: Justice Ayesha

Eight-judge Constitutional Bench resumes hearing over three dozen petitions against 26th Amendment Justice Ayesha terms Article 191A ‘procedural’, says limits apply to benches not SC Judges debate whether Constitutional Bench can order full court formation Hearing adjourned till Thursday as court to decide on jurisdiction question first ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court’s Justice Ayesha Malik on Wednesday […]

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2 w. ago ‘Challenges to 26th Amend’: Justice Mazhar likens benches to ‘branches of one tree’

Justice Aminuddin Khan-led eight-member bench hears 37 petitions challenging 26th Constitutional Amendment Justice Hilali asks whether reverting to a full bench would require ‘suspending’ Article 191A, introduced through the Amendment Judges debate whether Constitutional Bench can refer matter to full court, weigh scope of Article 191A and bench powers ISLAMABAD: Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar on […]

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2 w. ago Justice Aminuddin defends 26th Amendment, dismisses claims of controversy

ISLAMABAD: Head of the Supreme Court’s Constitutional Bench, Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan, on Monday voiced support for the 26th Constitutional Amendment, dismissing suggestions that it was “controversial.” “Don’t say that the 26th Amendment is controversial,” remarked Justice Amin-ud-Din while presiding over an eight-member bench hearing a series of petitions challenging the constitutional changes approved by parliament […]

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2 w. ago CDWP approves 12 projects worth Rs 35.4bn, recommends six to ECNEC

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives/ Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission Professor Ahsan Iqbal chaired a meeting of the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) that approved 18 development projects across critical sectors of national growth. “Development is not just about projects; it is about people, performance, and purpose. Every initiative we approve […]

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2 w. ago Economy stabilised, country now moving forward to achieve sustained economic growth: PM

Premier Shehbaz says key financial indicators showing positive trends as Pakistan moves towards growth Credits IMF deal for averting default and stabilising the economy after difficult conditions Praises Punjab government for strong performance in health, education, and infrastructure Hails armed forces for “defeating India” and signs defence pact with Saudi Arabia Calls for political unity […]

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2 w. ago Constitutional Bench can hear 26th Amendment case: Justice Mazhar

Supreme Court’s Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar on Wednesday said that the constitutional bench can hear 26th Amendment case and that judges from all the constitutional benches can be included if necessary. Justice Mazhar’s remarks came as an eight-member bench heard the pleas against the 26th Constitutional Amendment passed by the parliament last year. The Justice […]

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3 w. ago Justice Mandokhail wonders if ‘beneficiaries’ of 26th Amendment can hear the case

Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail on Monday wondered whether judges comprising the Supreme Court’s (SC) Constitutional Bench (CB) hearing petitions against the 26th Amendment could do so if they were its “beneficiaries”. The Amendment was passed by the parliament during an overnight session in October last year, with the PTI claiming seven of its lawmakers were […]

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