Protests are underway as the leadership and activists of the Imran Khan-founded party head toward the federal capital. Despite roadblocks, they continue their march. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stated that while everyone has the right to hold a protest, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters are coming to “attack Islamabad with weapons.” Naqvi spoke to journalists in Islamabad on Friday, emphasizing that this approach is not acceptable. “We will not allow this to happen,” he asserted. The minister had urged the PTI just a day earlier not to hold a rally at this time. He added that he would not permit…
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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has made a significant decision regarding Article 63(A). On Thursday, it overturned its previous ruling that restricted lawmakers from voting against their party’s directives. This ruling came after hearing a plea from the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA). The five-member bench, led by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa, announced the unanimous verdict. The controversy over the defection clause dates back to a reference filed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government in 2022. They sought the Supreme Court’s interpretation of Article 63(A) to address defections and promote democratic accountability. In a 3-2 judgment at that…
A larger bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, led by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, has resumed the hearing of a review plea regarding Article 63(A). This article addresses the defection of lawmakers from their party lines. The bench also includes Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan, Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Justice Mazhar Alam Khan Miankhel, and Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan, who took over for Justice Munib Akhtar. This case is about a 2022 ruling, where the court decided that the votes of lawmakers who defy their party policy should not be counted. This decision has been challenged by the Supreme Court…
MULTAN/QUETTA: The bodies of seven labourers, victims of a tragic shooting in Balochistan, have been returned to Shujabad. Officials confirmed the bodies were received on Sunday. They were transported from Panjgur to Multan Airport by helicopter. There, KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, PPP MNA Syed Abdul Qadir Gilani, and PMLN MPA Salman Naeem were present to receive the bodies. Deputy Commissioner Panjgur Zahid Ahmed Lango and DPO Panjgur Fazil Bukhari also attended the arrival. Afterward, the bodies were taken to Nishtar Hospital and handed over to their families. Funeral prayers for five of the labourers were held in Basti Chadhar,…
ISLAMABAD: Election tribunals have become the focus of a significant ruling from the Supreme Court. On Monday, the Supreme Court accepted the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) plea against the Lahore High Court’s (LHC) verdict from June 12. The LHC had established election tribunals to handle petitions regarding national and provincial assembly constituencies from the February 8 general elections. The ECP challenged this ruling, asserting that it alone had the power to form these tribunals, a power the LHC could not exercise. The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, delivered a unanimous 5-0 decision,…
Naeem Qasim has been appointed as the interim leader of Hezbollah after the martyrdom of Hassan Nasrallah. Reports confirm that Qasim will manage the organization’s affairs until a new leader is elected. He has served on Hezbollah’s Shura Committee three times in a row. The news of Nasrallah’s martyrdom comes after an Israeli attack, which Hezbollah has officially confirmed. As discussions of a permanent leader arise, Hashim Safiuddin is a strong candidate. He is not only Nasrallah’s cousin but also his son-in-law. Naeem Qasim’s experience in the Shura Committee positions him well for this role. The leadership transition is crucial…
WASHINGTON: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) reportedly told U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken that he does not personally prioritize the “Palestinian issue,” according to The Atlantic. During Blinken’s visit to Saudi Arabia in January, the two discussed potential normalization of relations amidst Israel’s military actions in Gaza. The Crown Prince allegedly stated, “Seventy percent of my population is younger than me. For most of them, they never really knew much about the Palestinian issue… Am I personally interested in the Palestinian issue? I don’t, but my people do, so I have to make sure that’s meaningful.” Despite…
Lieutenant General Asim Malik has been appointed the new chief of the ISI. The Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR) announced this news on Monday. Lt Gen Malik will succeed Lt Gen Nadeem Anjum as the country’s top intelligence officer. He will assume his new role on September 30. Currently, Lt Gen Malik serves as the adjutant general at the General Headquarters (GHQ). He has held several significant positions in his career. He previously commanded the Balochistan infantry division and an infantry brigade in Waziristan. Lt Gen Malik has also been recognized for his excellence, receiving a Sword of Honor during his…
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan ruled that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is a political party eligible for reserved seats. This judgment was detailed in a 70-page document written by Justice Mansoor Ali Shah. The ruling comes after National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq informed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) that a prior court order from July 12 was not feasible due to amendments made to the Election Act of 2017. In his letter, Sadiq referenced the court’s 8-5 majority ruling that allowed Imran Khan’s party to return to the assemblies after being ousted from the February 8 elections. He…
ISLAMABAD: The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) has completely rejected the controversial constitutional package proposed by the government. Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman stated that the draft, presented to the opposition, was unacceptable. He spoke to reporters after a luncheon hosted by PTI leader Asad Qaiser on Wednesday. The government had been pushing for this constitutional package amid speculation about extending the tenure of Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, who is due to retire in October. Last month, the PTI requested an early notification for the next top judge’s appointment. Despite intense efforts from the ruling coalition, including multiple…
