Pakistan’s Major Parties Unite on Judicial Reforms

In a significant breakthrough, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) have agreed on proposed constitutional amendments focusing on judicial reforms. This consensus was reached after an extensive meeting at Jati Umra in Lahore, attended by top leaders from the three parties.

Key Discussion Points

• Judicial Reforms: The parties agreed to introduce reforms ensuring speedy justice.
• Constitutional Amendments: Three different drafts were presented, with PPP’s Khursheed Shah sharing recommendations from the parliament’s special committee.
• National Assembly Session: The federal government plans to present the amendments in the National Assembly on Thursday.

Leaders’ Statements

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed the consensus, stating that the reforms will provide speedy justice. JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman emphasized efforts to agree on other points. PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari hailed the consensus, stressing the need for non-controversial amendments.

Previous Agreement

On Tuesday, JUI-F and PPP reached an agreement on constitutional amendments in Karachi. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari expressed intentions to include PML-N in the consensus, aiming to resolve public issues over individual interests.

Next Steps

PM Shehbaz will host a luncheon for coalition parties before the National Assembly sitting. With this agreement, Pakistan’s major parties demonstrate unity in addressing judicial reforms.

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