Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Rana Sanaullah said that a proposal to raise the voting age is currently under consideration as part of the upcoming 28th Constitutional Amendment. He made these remarks during a television programme discussion on possible reforms in Pakistan’s constitutional framework. Moreover, he stressed that any final changes would require broad political […]
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PM extends austerity measures until June 13
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended Pakistan’s nationwide austerity and fuel conservation measures until June 13, citing continued uncertainty caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict and its impact on global markets and supply chains. Read More: Pakistan extends austerity drive amid rising regional tensions According to a Cabinet Division notification issued on Monday, the government will […]
Khawaja Asif terms local govt failure ‘national crisis’
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned that the failure of local governments has become a “national crisis” in Pakistan. Speaking in the National Assembly, he criticised the continued concentration of authority in provincial capitals. He said the proposed 28th Constitutional Amendment, aimed at empowering local governments, had to be withdrawn despite political consensus. Asif argued that […]
IHC judges challenge transfer of intra-court appeal to Constitutional Court
ISLAMABAD – Judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) have filed a petition challenging the hearing of their intra-court appeal in the Federal Constitutional Court. The petition, submitted by four IHC judges, seeks that the matter be referred back to the Supreme Court. The judges contended that the transfer of their appeal was based on […]
FCC launch marred by boycott and controversy
ISLAMABAD: The newly established Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) began functioning on Friday after its chief justice and four judges took oath, but the historic development was overshadowed by a boycott from five senior Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges and widespread criticism over the criteria behind the appointments. Questions have been raised about whether seniority or […]