President Asif Ali Zardari has appointed Justice Yahya Afridi as the next Chief Justice of Pakistan, succeeding Qazi Faez Isa. His three-year term begins on October 26. This appointment follows a new process established by the 26th Constitutional Amendment, allowing the Special Parliamentary Committee to recommend candidates. The committee, which included members from all political…
Pakistan’s economy is projected to grow by 3.2% in fiscal year 2025, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), amid declining inflation. However, this growth may have only a slight impact on reducing unemployment, which is expected to be around 8%. The IMF also forecasts a low GDP growth trajectory, predicting only 4.2% growth by…
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has rejected the nomination of Justice Yahya Afridi as the next Chief Justice of Pakistan and plans to protest against the decision made by the Special Parliamentary Committee. PTI leader Hamid Khan criticized the nomination process, claiming it could create divisions within the Supreme Court. He expressed hope that Justice Afridi…
A 12-member Special Parliamentary Committee is set to meet today at 4 PM to decide on Pakistan’s next Supreme Court Chief Justice. Formed under Article 175A of the newly passed 26th Constitutional Amendment, the committee will hold an in-camera session to nominate the Chief Justice for a three-year term. The committee includes senators from major…
Pakistan, established in 1947, is the sixth most populous country in the world, founded with the vision of being a liberal, moderate, and democratic nation. The country adopted a parliamentary system influenced by the British model, particularly the Government of India Act of 1935. However, as a postcolonial state, Pakistan’s path to democracy has been…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called Sunday a historic day for Pakistan after the National Assembly passed the 26th Constitutional Amendment. He emphasized that the decision shows the supremacy of parliament, with 225 members voting in favor of the bill, including support from independent lawmakers, while the PTI party did not participate. The amendment includes significant…
The Punjab government has indefinitely extended the ban on prisoner meetings at Adiala Jail due to security concerns. This follows previous restrictions from October 4 to 18, which were briefly extended. While the ban is particularly noted for high-profile political prisoners like Imran Khan, it applies to all inmates. Your Health Matters Explore Registered Hospitals…
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Rawalpindi Police registered a case against 112 students who protested despite Section 144. According to the Rawalpindi Police, a case has been registered against 112 students who protested despite the implementation of Section 144 in the past days, while more than 1,000 unknown persons have also been named in the case. According to the FIR,…
The Punjab government has imposed Section 144 across the province All kinds of protests, processions and all such activities have been banned in Punjab The Punjab government imposed Section 144 in the province for 2 days.The ban will be in effect from Friday, October 18 to Saturday, October 19 The decision to implement Section 144…
