Coalition Parties Unite in Support of Constitutional Amendments

Last night, a dinner was organized in honor of PML-N and its allied parties, including MQM, BAP, and the National Party, at the Prime Minister’s office. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar briefed the attendees on the proposed constitutional amendments, which include the establishment of a constitutional court within the Supreme Court.

Constitutional Court to Address Public Interest Cases

The proposed constitutional court will have five members, who will hear cases related to the interpretation of the Constitution and other constitutional matters. This move aims to reduce the burden of constitutional and public interest cases on the Supreme Court.

Judicial Reforms and Tenure of Supreme Court Judges

The government has proposed extending the tenure of Supreme Court judges and establishing a Constitutional Court to reform the judiciary and various constitutional institutions. The amendment also includes proposals for the appointment of the Chief Justice and the inclusion of members of the Parliamentary Committee in the Judicial Commission.

Government Claims Two-Thirds Majority for Amendment

The government claims to have a two-thirds majority, which is necessary to pass the constitutional amendment. The amendment aims to remove loopholes left in the Fourteenth Amendment and reform the judiciary and constitutional institutions.

PPP and JUI-F Leaders Meet to Discuss Constitutional Amendments

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met with JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman to discuss the proposed constitutional amendments. The PPP delegation included Ijaz Jakhrani and Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab.