Pakistan’s spin triumph on Saturday sealed a remarkable 2-1 victory for the team against England in the three-match Test series. This win marks a long-awaited home success for the Green Shirts. Pakistan had a solid first innings, taking a lead of 77 runs on a pitch that heavily favored spinners. In England’s second innings, Noman Ali (6-42) and Sajid Khan (4-69) decimated the batting lineup. They bowled England out for a mere 112 runs, leaving Pakistan needing just 36 runs to clinch the series. Pakistan lost Saim Ayub early but quickly closed in on victory on the third day of…
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In Dera Ismail Khan, a terrorist attack claimed the lives of 10 personnel from the Frontier Corps (FC). The assault occurred late at night at the Zam FC check post in the Darzanda area. According to a spokesman from the Ministry of Interior, six of the martyred jawans were from South Waziristan, while four hailed from Kirk district. This tragic incident highlights the ongoing security challenges in the region. The Ministry of Interior expressed deep condolences to the families of the FC martyrs. They emphasized that the sacrifices made by these brave individuals reinforce our commitment to fight against terrorism.…
ISLAMABAD: In a significant development for Pakistan’s judiciary, President Asif Ali Zardari has appointed Justice Yahya Afridi as the new Chief Justice of Pakistan. Afridi will officially take over from the incumbent Chief Justice, Qazi Faez Isa, beginning October 26. This appointment marks a pivotal moment in the nation’s legal landscape. Historic Nomination Process Justice Afridi’s nomination was facilitated by the Special Parliamentary Committee, a groundbreaking initiative in Pakistan’s history. For the first time, this committee was established to recommend the chief justice. It operated under the new guidelines set forth by the recently enacted 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill. This…
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court appointment process is heating up as a 12-member Special Parliamentary Committee prepares to meet at 4 PM today. This committee was established by the National Assembly secretariat following recent constitutional amendments. The committee will hold an in-camera session to select the next Chief Justice of Pakistan for a three-year term. This comes after the passing of the 26th Constitutional Amendment, effective since Monday night. According to Article 175A of the Constitution, the parliament kicked off this process immediately after the new legislation was approved by both houses. The National Assembly’s notification stated that the Special Parliamentary…
The Chief Justice appointment process has commenced in Pakistan after the recent approval of the 26th constitutional amendment. Sources indicate that the Speaker of the National Assembly has requested parliamentary leaders to submit names for the new committee. This committee will consist of eight members from the National Assembly and four from the Senate. Three days prior to the current Chief Justice’s retirement, the Speaker will provide a panel of three senior judges to the National Assembly. This panel will also be forwarded to the committee tasked with selecting the next Chief Justice. A proportional representation formula has been established…
ISLAMABAD: Judicial reforms were officially enacted today as President Asif Ali Zardari signed the 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill into law. This action came after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif advised the president following parliamentary approval. A gazette notification confirming the president’s assent has been issued. The ruling coalition managed to pass these controversial judicial reforms with a significant two-thirds majority. They received 225 votes in the National Assembly and 65 in the Senate. These judicial reforms are opposed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), which boycotted the voting process. The new law will change how the chief justice of Pakistan is selected.…
PTI defection has become a significant issue following remarks from senior leader Asad Qaiser. On Monday, he accused PTI-backed independent candidates of betraying the party and its founder, Imran Khan. The government secured 225 votes, surpassing the necessary 224, with crucial support from these independent MNAs. Zahoor Qureshi, Aurangzeb Khichi, Usman Ali, and Mubarak Zeb voted in favor of the amendment. They were joined by Chaudhry Ilyas of the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q). The newly passed judicial reforms mean that the chief justice of Pakistan will now be chosen by a parliamentary committee and will serve a fixed term of…
ISLAMABAD: The Constitutional Amendment is being hailed as a historic milestone for Pakistan after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced its passage in the National Assembly on Sunday. The Prime Minister emphasized the significance of this moment, stating, “Today, it’s been decided that parliament reigns supreme.” In a late-night session, 225 members of the assembly, including coalition partners and independent lawmakers, voted in favor of the amendment, surpassing the necessary threshold of 224 votes. The crucial backing from a few independent candidates played a pivotal role in this legislative success. Notably, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party did not participate in the…
RAWALPINDI: Terrorism remains a significant threat as security forces apprehended five militants, also referred to as “Khawarij,” during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Balochistan’s Pishin. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced the operation on Saturday. The forces seized a large cache of weapons, ammunition, and explosives, including three suicide vests. These militants were linked to various terrorist attacks and were reportedly planning to target both security personnel and innocent civilians. This operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat terrorism, which has seen a worrying increase recently. According to the third quarterly report (Q3) from the Centre for Research and Security Studies…
ISLAMABAD: Constitutional amendments are in the spotlight as the federal cabinet prepares to meet today (Saturday). The focus will be on the recently approved draft of the 26th Constitutional Amendment after extensive discussions over the past month. The proposed amendments received unanimous backing from both the government and opposition members. This announcement came following a session of the special committee led by Syed Khursheed Shah from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). Key political figures from major parties attended, with the exception of Awami National Party’s Aimal Wali Khan. The draft suggests forming a constitutional bench and outlines a parliamentary role…
