Lawyers in Lahore have warned of a possible boycott of court proceedings over the mandatory biometric verification requirement for filing cases, calling the move burdensome for litigants and legal professionals. Read More: Punjab courts enforce biometric checks to stop fraud The warning came during a lawyers’ convention organised by the Lahore Bar Association (LBA), where representatives from […]
Constitutional Amendments
Lawyers raise concerns over constitutional amendments
Members of the legal fraternity expressed strong concerns over recent constitutional amendments during a convention held in Karachi, warning that the changes could undermine the rule of law and constitutional supremacy. Read More: Chronology of constitutional amendments in Pakistan — II The event was organised by the Sindh High Court Bar Association on the premises of the […]
Tarar: Constitution allows military trials for security breaches
Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said those who attack army installations will face military courts. He made the remarks during a speech at the Asma Jahangir Conference. Tarar emphasized that the law and constitution govern all trials, including for civilians crossing red lines. Tarar said the legal system has been significantly improved. He added […]
Fazlur Rehman calls for fresh elections after disputed elections
Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Monday called for fresh elections across Pakistan, declaring the 2018 and 2024 general polls “rigged” and unrepresentative of the people’s will. His remarks come as both ruling and opposition parties explore dialogue to ease political tensions. Read More: Fazl reiterates demand for fresh elections in country Speaking at Sindh […]
Defence minister targets judges, hails parliament’s historic power shift
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif criticized the judiciary in a fiery National Assembly speech. He accused certain judges of political interference and overreach. He urged lawmakers to protect parliamentary supremacy after recent constitutional amendments. Asif said the judiciary had influenced politics for years, citing Nawaz Sharif’s disqualification and the Panama Papers case. He claimed the same […]