ISLAMABAD: Amid the government’s efforts to introduce a ‘constitutional package’ that reportedly gives it greater control over judicial procedures, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has taken centre stage, with both the ruling coalition and the opposition vying for his support in Parliament. “We haven’t received the draft amendment bill yet […] How can … Read more
A screengrab of Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa taken during the broadcast of the SC Practice and Procedure Act. — PPI/File CJP Isa says he suggested extending tenure of other judges. Top judge says he’s unaware if he’ll be alive tomorrow or not. Chief justice of Pakistan says every judge has some inclination. ISLAMABAD: … Read more
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed banks to facilitate sugar export shipments for an additional 15 days, following approval from the federal cabinet. According to a circular issued by the SBP, the extension builds on the initial 45-day period previously granted for sugar exports. For provinces other than Punjab, the 15-day extension will … Read more
ISLAMABAD: During a public hearing on Tuesday, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) chairman barred interveners from discussing the renewal of independent power producers’ (IPPs) contracts by the regulator. The interveners took up the matter of capacity payments being charged by IPPs during a public hearing. When the case to extend their contracts came … Read more
Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar speaking on the floor of the Senate in this undated picture. — APP/File Law minister says it’s unnecessary to discuss CJP’s extension. “2/3 majority should be discussed if extension has to be granted.” Gohar says no PTI’s lawmaker will vote for proposed amendments. Federal Minister for Law Azam Nazeer … Read more
Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa has refused an extension in his service tenure, according to a statement by Advisor to the Prime Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination, Rana Sanaullah. While speaking on a private media channel on Monday, Rana said that Justice Isa discussed the matter with the Law Minister and Attorney General, … Read more
Opposition leader in National Assembly and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General, Omar Ayub Khan, has called on the government to immediately announce the name of the new chief justice, replacing CJP Qazi Faez Isa, amid specualtions of a possible tenure extension. Addressing the National Assembly on Monday, Ayub stressed that the government should promptly reveal the … Read more
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar addressing a press conference on March 17, 2024. — APP Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has clarified that the federal government is not considering any option to extend judges’ tenure, rebutting speculations that the federal government is planning to introduce judiciary-centric legislation in parliament. … Read more
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has alleged that former Chief of Army Staff General (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa threatened to impose martial law as he sought a second extension to his term in November 2022. Asif’s remarks came in response to Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmed Khan’s recent denial that Bajwa ever sought such an extension. … Read more
LAHORE: The Chairman of the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (Retd), conducted a thorough visit to the Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project to review the progress of its key components. He was accompanied by a World Bank team led by Advisor Masood Ahmed and Task Team Leader Gautum Gunjan. … Read more