Tags : Constitutional Amendments
Sardar Akhtar Mengal, leader of the Balochistan National Party (Mengal), has questioned the secrecy surrounding the proposed constitutional amendments. Mengal expressed his concerns to the media, highlighting that the draft is being shared in bits and pieces, which is unprecedented in democratic practices. Lack of Transparency Mengal criticized the government’s efforts to pass the amendments […]Read More
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has expressed confidence that the government has the necessary numbers to pass the proposed constitutional amendments, even without the support of Maulana Fazlur Rehman. Consensus Efforts Underway Asif emphasized that efforts are being made to reach a consensus, citing ongoing discussions to address concerns. However, he deemed it premature to speculate […]Read More
Liaquat Baloch, Jamaat Islami (JI) leader, has condemned the ongoing tug-of-war over proposed constitutional amendments, labeling it a “new record” in shameful political disputes. Parliamentary Parties Under Fire Baloch criticized parliamentary parties for engaging in a contentious struggle, tainting the entire process. He urged Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) to refrain from participating […]Read More
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held an informal consultation with his senior cabinet members to discuss the proposed constitutional amendment drafts finalized by the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). Key Discussion Points Opposition Concerns Maulana Fazlur Rehman warned of halting talks with the government due to pressure on JUI-F members and […]Read More
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has issued a stern warning to the government, threatening to halt talks on the proposed constitutional amendment draft due to mounting pressure on their members. Speaking alongside PTI Chairman Gohar Ali Khan in Islamabad, Rehman emphasized that JUI-F is engaging with the government in good faith. Key Concerns […]Read More
In a significant development, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) have dropped their demand for constitutional courts, instead agreeing with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) on the formation of a constitutional bench. Consensus on Judicial Reforms After hours-long discussions at Jati Umra in Lahore, PML-N, PPP, and JUI-F reached a consensus on judicial […]Read More
A special parliamentary committee, chaired by People’s Party’s Khurshid Shah, has convened today to finalize the draft of the proposed 26th constitutional amendment. This development follows yesterday’s agreement between Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) on judicial reforms. Consensus on Judicial Reforms After hours-long discussions at Jati Umra in […]Read More
In a significant move, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited lawmakers from all coalition parties for a lunch meeting today at 2 pm at Parliament House. This gathering precedes the National Assembly session, where the 26th constitutional amendment is likely to be presented. Rescheduled Special Committee Meeting The special committee meeting on constitutional amendments has […]Read More
Pakistan’s Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, has dismissed a petition challenging the proposed 26th constitutional amendment. The decision came after Advocate Hamid Khan, representing the petitioner, requested to withdraw the plea. Hearing Details The three-member bench, comprising Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan and Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan, heard the case. During the […]Read More
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 Leaders’ Statements Deputy Prime Minister […]Read More