Search For "constitutional amendment"
BJP's Nishikant Dubey accuses Congress of subverting institutions; rubbish
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Dubey cited the 1976 Swaran Singh Committee, which led to the 42nd Amendment, saying it stripped the President of powers. He criticised Gandhi's claims, pointing out Congress's own history of influencing institutions and appointments.
Read More
Pakistan: Lawyers' convention rejects "defaced" constitutional amendments,
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
A lawyers' convention in Lahore rejected proposed constitutional amendments, condemned a military press conference, demanded the release of political detainees and missing persons, called for biometric bar elections, and opposed a new property ordinance, citing threats to judicial independen
Read More
Pakistan: Lawyers hail judges who quit over 27th Amendment to "preserve co
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Lawyers and citizens praised three Pakistani judges who resigned after the 27th Constitutional Amendment, calling it an act to "preserve their constitutional oath and honour." Statements printed in Dawn said the judges chose principles over "expediency," defending judicial independence and f
Read More
"Imran Khan is not a security threat": PTI hits back at military remarks,
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
PTI leaders criticised Pakistan's military spokesperson for calling Imran Khan a "national security threat," saying the remarks were "ridiculous" and harmful to democracy. They urged dialogue, warned against undermining elected governments, and said ongoing pressure on the party would damage
Read More
Asim Munir formally appointed as Pakistan's first Chief of Defence Forces
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
This comes after a lot of speculation over Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's willingness to hand over more power to Munir, as the Sharif government was supposed to notify the appointment of the country's first Chief of Defence Forces on November 29, the day Munir's original three
Read More
Sardar Patel's wish respected for first time, ministers to resign if jail
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking at Sardar Sabha, the Defence Minister cited the party's move to introduce the "130th Constitutional Amendment" to ensure ministers resign if jailed for more than 30 days.
Read More
"Even Army is not sure whether Asim Munir is chief or not": Former Member
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking with ANI, Tilak Devasher, a former Member of the National Security Advisory Board (NSAB) expressed concerns that Munir might provoke an incident to assert his influence, despite uncertainty about his official status. This situation raises tensions, particularly given Munir's hist
Read More
UN human rights chief warns Pakistan's constitutional amendment threatens
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has expressed deep alarm over Pakistan's latest constitutional amendment, saying it poses a serious challenge to the country's judicial independence, military accountability, and the overall rule of law.
Read More
Pakistan sees protests demanding review of 27th Amendment over judicial in
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Pakistani citizens are protesting the 27th Constitutional Amendment, calling it a threat to democracy and accusing the government of consolidating power. Demonstrators demand judicial independence and accountability, warning that Pakistan faces a legitimacy crisis if leaders ignore public co
Read More
Congress' Pargat Singh accuses Punjab CM of misleading public on Chandigar
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The AICC secretary said CM Mann's claim that the Centre has withdrawn the proposed 131st Constitutional Amendment on Chandigarh is "misleading and baseless". He questioned how Mann, who himself served as a Member of Parliament for eight years, could make such assertions.
Read More
Human rights body flags deepening threats to democracy, and vulnerable com
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
HRCP warned that Pakistan faces rising threats to democracy, rights, and safety. It raised concerns over constitutional changes, security crackdowns, enforced disappearances, refugee deportations, minority persecution, child marriage, and climate displacement, urging urgent reforms and accou
Read More
Pakistan: Oppn alliance TTAP announces three-day mobilisation drive agains
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
TTAP will hold a three-day mobilisation in early December from Ghotki to Karachi against the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment. Leaders criticised economic hardship, Section 144 restrictions and alleged attacks on judicial independence, saying public support is growing for their nationw
Read More