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PTI smells rat as govt hints at revising seniority principle in top judge appointment Dtrends

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PTI smells rat as govt hints at revising seniority principle in top judge appointment Dtrends

Government’s spokesperson on legal affairs Barrister Aqeel Malik (Left) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader. — Facebook/X/barristeraqeelmalik/@salmanAraja Govt considering proposal to extend judges’ retirement age: Malik. “Have required numbers to present bill in lower house.” Raja says amendment aims at extending favoured judge’s tenure. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has cast doubts over the much-touted ‘constitutional package’ … Read more

LHC declares appointment of Nadra chairman null and void Dtrends

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LHC declares appointment of Nadra chairman null and void Dtrends

Lieutenant General Munir Afsar. — Supplied Caretaker govt approved serving officer’s appointment, says plea. Caretaker setup can’t interfere in permanent policy matters, it adds. LHC “should declare” his appointment as Nadra chairman invalid. LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) directed the removal of National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) Chairman Lt Gen Munir Afsar on Friday, … Read more

New CJP’s appointment to be made on principle of seniority, clarifies Tarar Dtrends

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New CJP’s appointment to be made on principle of seniority, clarifies Tarar Dtrends

Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar speaking on the floor of the Senate in this undated picture. — APP/File Tarar says judges’ appointment shouldn’t be politicised. Defence minister says joint session not to be held Aug 28. CJP Isa set to retire from top judicial post on October 25, 2024.  As speculations surrounding the appointment … Read more

US Embassy in Pakistan slashes visa appointment wait time Dtrends

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US Embassy in Pakistan slashes visa appointment wait time Dtrends

Spokesperson says this past year saw highest number of visa applications embassy has ever handled Haseeb Bhatti ISLAMABAD: In a move to enhance visa processing efficiency, the US Embassy in Pakistan announced a substantial reduction in appointment wait times for various visa categories on Wednesday. An embassy spokesperson disclosed that the wait time for visa … Read more