ISLAMABAD: The process for appointing Pakistan’s next Chief Justice has officially begun, with the Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq sending a formal request to the Chairman of the Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani. The letter, referencing Article 175A of the Constitution, calls for the formation of a special parliamentary committee tasked with the selection. The Speaker has …

ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has indicated that his party is considering challenging the recently enacted 26th constitutional amendment. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Rehman claimed that efforts to influence the judiciary had been ongoing for a long time. He said, “Yesterday, PDM 3 was active. We are reviewing the legal process to challenge the 26th …

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has issued a stern warning to those who, whether they voted for the 26th constitutional amendment or simply stood by the government, will face consequences. “We won’t spare anyone aligned with the government, regardless of whether they cast a vote,” he stated during his address to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on Monday. …

ISLAMABAD: Barrister Muhammad Ali Khan Saif, the Information Advisor of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, has stated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will abolish c’ontroversial unconstitutional’ amendments once it comes to power. Barrister Saif stated that the constitutional amendments were passed through ‘serious crimes such as abductions, violations of the sanctity of homes, and the dishonoring of mothers and sisters.’ Barrister Saif said, “The …

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari, has officially approved the 26th constitutional amendment, with the gazette notification issued shortly after. The notification, released by the National Assembly, confirms that the 26th Amendment is now an Act of Parliament and has officially become law. The amendment, passed by both the Senate and the National Assembly with a two-thirds majority, is now in …

ISLAMABAD: After several delays, the Senate commenced voting on the 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill, also known as the Constitutional Package, and eventially passed it on Sunday. The legislation proposes a series of amendments, including an extension of the Chief Justice’s term. The bill, which had been previously approved by the federal cabinet with the consensus of coalition partners, was presented …

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to boycott the voting process in the National Assembly and Senate concerning the 26th Constitutional Amendments. The decision was announced in a statement following a meeting of the party’s political committee. The PTI statement emphasised that the party would not be part of what it termed a “non-transparent” and “controversial” process of amending …

ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has assured the government that his party will support the constitutional amendment in parliament. The deadlock between the government and Maulana Fazlur Rehman has been resolved, Express News reported. The JUI-F leader instructed his party’s senators to back the government’s bill, urging full support for the amendment in both the National Assembly …

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has approved the 26th Constitutional Amendment bill during a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Parliament House. Prior to the cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz met with President Asif Ali Zardari for detailed discussions on the proposed constitutional amendment, during which the president was briefed and consulted. After the meeting, Federal Minister Musadik …

ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has stated that there are alternative options available for the approval of constitutional amendments. He made these remarks during an informal conversation with journalists ahead of the cabinet meeting in Islamabad on Sunday. He maintained that all preparations for the amendments had been finalised. The minister added that while the government’s priority is to …