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Baloch Voice for Justice alleges suppression of BYC families' press meet,
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
As mentioned by Baloch Voice for Justice on X, families of detained leaders of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee attempted to hold a press briefing at the Quetta Press Club to challenge the continued detention of their relatives and a recent High Court ruling that denied bail after what they des
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Baloch Yakjehti Committee alleges year-long detention of leaders, raises c
Updated : 1 week, 6 days ago IST
In a statement cited by TBP, the BYC said that its prominent leaders, Dr. Mahrang Baloch, Bebarg Baloch, Shaji Baloch, Gulzadi Baloch and Beebow Baloch, were initially detained under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order (3-MPO). The group stated that they were held for three months w
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Analysts warn Pakistan's 27th constitutional amendment erodes judicial ind
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
A group of analysts and human rights advocates in Berlin cautioned that Pakistan's recently enacted 27th Constitutional Amendment will erode judicial independence and concentrate greater power in the executive.
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Amnesty warns Pakistan's 27th constitutional amendment threatens judicial
Updated : 2 months ago IST
In a statement, Amnesty said the amendment undermines judicial autonomy by establishing a Federal Constitutional Court that lacks sufficient safeguards for independence. The organisation said the new court weakens judges' security of tenure and shields the president as well as the heads of t
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Ex-Judges say Impeachment bid against HC Judge is "threat" to Judicial Ind
Updated : 3 months ago IST
A group of former Supreme Court and High Court judges has issued a strong appeal asking Members of Parliament to stop the move to impeach Madras High Court judge Justice G.R. Swaminathan, saying it is unfair and dangerous for the independence of the judiciary.
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Bangladesh to hold national election on Feb 12, first since Sheikh Hasina'
Updated : 3 months ago IST
A national referendum on the "July Charter" will also be held on the same day, proposing significant reforms to state institutions, including curbing executive powers and strengthening judicial independence. Voting will be held simultaneously for all 300 parliamentary seats.
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AIADMK calls for zero government interference in judiciary following impea
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Wednesday proposed 16 resolutions, including one stating that there should be no government interference in the judicial system, following the impeachment motion moved in Parliament by the opposition MPs against Madras High Court judge Justi
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Pakistan: Lawyers' convention rejects "defaced" constitutional amendments,
Updated : 3 months 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
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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
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"Deeply disturbing": BJP MP Manan Kumar Mishra slams Jamiat chief Madani'
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking with ANI, Mishra emphasised India's judicial independence, stating that courts operate impartially and fearlessly and urged Madani to refrain from making such statements.
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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.
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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
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