Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Saifullah Abro resigned from the Senate on Monday after openly voting in favour of the 27th Constitutional Amendment, which grants exclusive constitutional recognition to Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and the Pakistan Army. Speaking on the floor of the Upper House, Senator Abro declared, “If anyone is mistaken, let me say that I came here to vote for Asim Munir, not for anyone else.” His remarks came moments before the Senate passed the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill, aimed at restructuring Pakistan’s military and judicial frameworks, despite protests and a walkout by opposition members. Alongside treasury benches,…
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Saif Ullah is a Pakistani journalist and political commentator known for his bold, pro-Pakistan perspective on national and regional affairs. His work focuses on defense, governance, and accountability, reflecting a strong commitment to Pakistan’s integrity and sovereignty.
Islamabad: The Senate has approved a key clause of the 27th Constitutional Amendment, granting lifetime immunity to the President of Pakistan even after leaving office. The amendment was passed with a majority vote during a session chaired by Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gillani. According to Express News, the upper house held a detailed session where different clauses of the 27th Constitutional Amendment were presented and approved one by one through majority voting. Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar tabled the amendment to Article 248, proposing lifetime legal immunity for the President, which was endorsed by the house. As per the approved…
Islamabad: The process for approving the 27th Constitutional Amendment has entered its final phase as Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reached Parliament House for a series of high-level meetings with Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, and Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar. According to sources, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar met inside Parliament House to discuss the latest developments regarding the 27th Constitutional Amendment. Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar also joined the meeting in Ishaq Dar’s chamber, where the participants held consultations on the voting procedure and its expected timeline. Sources revealed that the…
At least 20 Indian-sponsored terrorists were neutralised by Pakistan’s security forces during two separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Monday. The fierce engagements, conducted under the ongoing national counterterrorism drive, targeted elements of the Indian proxy outfit Fitna al-Khwarij, responsible for recent attacks in the region. According to the ISPR, the first operation took place in Shawal, North Waziristan district, where Pakistani troops engaged the terrorists’ hideout with precision and eliminated eight Indian-backed Khwarij. In a second successful IBO in Dara Adam Khel, 12 more terrorists were killed following an intense exchange of…
A group of retired judges and senior lawyers have written an urgent letter to Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi, calling for a full court meeting to deliberate on the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment. The letter, signed by prominent legal figures, warns that the amendment poses the “greatest threat” to the Supreme Court’s independence since its creation in 1956. Authored by Advocate Faisal Siddiqui and co-signed by Justice (retd) Mushir Alam, a former senior puisne judge of the Supreme Court, and Justice (retd) Nadeem Akhtar, former senior puisne judge of the Sindh High Court, the letter expresses deep concern over…
Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gillani on Saturday referred the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill to the Standing Committee on Law and Justice for detailed review, marking the next phase in the government’s plan to reform key constitutional structures. The Senate refers 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill to Law and Justice Committee for review shortly after it was tabled by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar. During the Senate session, Law Minister Tarar requested suspension of the question hour and other routine proceedings to brief members on the bill, which proposes sweeping changes to 49 clauses across five major areas of governance and law.…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared that Pakistan desires peace but will never allow anyone to challenge its sovereignty or undermine its territorial integrity. Addressing Azerbaijan’s Victory Day parade in Baku, the prime minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast commitment to peace while warning that the country’s sovereignty remains non-negotiable. The Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan seeks peace but will never compromise sovereignty, highlighting that Pakistan, Turkiye, and Azerbaijan share deep brotherly ties rooted in mutual respect, faith, and history. “Just like their Azerbaijani and Turkish brothers, Pakistanis seek peace, but let there be no doubt — no one can ever be…
Government senators Anusha Rahman and Khalil Tahir Sandhu have tabled a significant constitutional amendment in the Senate, aiming to extend the immunity currently enjoyed by the president under Article 248 of the Constitution to include the prime minister. The amendment seeks to extend presidential immunity to Pakistan’s prime minister, effectively barring criminal proceedings against the premier during their term in office. According to parliamentary sources, the proposed amendment intends to broaden the scope of constitutional protection available under Article 248, ensuring that the prime minister, like the president, remains immune from legal prosecution while holding office. Constitutional experts believe that…
The 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill has been introduced in the Senate, proposing extensive reforms through amendments to 48 articles of the Constitution of Pakistan. The move signals one of the most comprehensive overhauls of the country’s constitutional and institutional framework in recent years. Under the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill, significant changes have been outlined in Article 243, suggesting the dissolution of the post of Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff and the creation of a new position titled Chief of Defence Forces. The amendment also proposes to retain the rank of Field Marshal for life, a move being viewed as…
Pakistan on Friday strongly condemned India’s unilateral and illegal suspension of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT), calling it a dangerous move that threatens regional stability and the principle of shared resource management. Addressing the UN Security Council, Pakistan’s UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad urged the global community to stop India from “weaponising” natural resources for political coercion. Pakistan Condemns India’s Suspension of Indus Water Treaty at UN as Islamabad warned that New Delhi’s move undermines international water law and sets a troubling precedent for other nations. The Indus Water Treaty, brokered by the World Bank in 1960, has long stood…
