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TTAP stages protest outside Parliament against 27th Amendment

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The opposition alliance Tehreek-i-Tahafuz-i-Ayin-i-Pakistan (TTAP) held a protest outside Parliament House on Tuesday as part of its nationwide campaign against the recently enacted 27th Amendment. The legislation, signed into law on November 13, has faced criticism from opposition parties and members of the legal community, including former and sitting judges, who describe it as an […]

Activists march against 27th Amendment and Sindh resource exploitation

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HYDERABAD: Activists from the Awami Tehreek (AT) and its women’s wing, Sindhiyani Tehreek (ST), staged a protest march on Sunday against the 27th Amendment, corporate farming, new Indus River canals, honour killings, and exploitation of Sindh’s resources. The march began from Jail Road and concluded at the local press club, drawing participation from political leaders, […]

PESS backs defence reforms under 27th amendment

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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Ex-Servicemen Society (PESS) on Sunday welcomed the latest structural reforms in the armed forces introduced through the 27th Constitutional Amendment, calling them essential for preparing the military for modern and digital-era warfare. The group particularly endorsed the creation of the post of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), saying it would strengthen jointness […]

Another judge hangs up his robe after 27th Amendment

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Justice Shams Mehmood Mirza on Saturday tendered his resignation as a judge of the Lahore High Court (LHC), becoming the first judge to resign from any high court after the contentious 27th Constitutional Amendment was enacted into law. According to family sources, his resignation letter stated that in light of the latest amendment to the […]

Petition filed in LHC challenging 27th Amendment

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A petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC) challenging the recently passed 27th Constitutional Amendment. The petition was submitted by lawyers Muneer Ahmed and Mian Shabbir Ismail, who argued that the amendment contradicts the basic framework of the 1973 Constitution. The petitioners claimed that the changes undermine the spirit of the Constitution […]

Farooq Sattar blames PPP for Karachi’s decline

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KARACHI – Muttahida Qaumi Movement–Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Dr. Farooq Sattar on Saturday criticized the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Sindh government for what he described as the “destruction and devastation” of Karachi. Sattar accused the PPP’s leadership, including the mayor, of neglecting the city while monopolizing resources over the past 17 years. He claimed […]

LHC judge resigns over 27th Constitutional Amendment

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LAHORE – Justice Shams Mehmood Mirza of the Lahore High Court has submitted his resignation in protest against the controversial 27th Constitutional Amendment. His resignation follows similar moves by Supreme Court senior judges Mansoor Ali Shah and Athar Minallah, who also stepped down citing concerns over judicial independence. Read More: LHC judge resigns ahead of SJC […]

Lawyers stage strike in Karachi and Hyderabad over 27th Amendment

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KARACHI: The legal fraternity in Karachi and Hyderabad observed a full-day strike on Friday, boycotting judicial proceedings in protest against the passage of the 27th Amendment and to show solidarity with retired Supreme Court justices Syed Mansoor Ali Shah and Athar Minallah, who resigned on principle to uphold judicial independence. Read More: Strike observed by lawyers at civil […]

Court Drops Challenge to 27th Amendment

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The Lahore High Court dismissed a petition against the 27th Amendment after the petitioner chose to withdraw it. The judge asked the government about the amendment’s status, and officials said it was still under review. The court then allowed the petitioner to pull back the case. The withdrawal ended the hearing for now, but the […]