National Assembly After the Upper House of Parliament viz The Senate All three on Monday night Armed forces The term of office of the heads is increased from three years to five years and The Supreme Court I have passed the amendment bill to increase the number of judges from 17 to 34.
In the meeting presided over by Senator Irfan Siddiqui, the presiding officer of the Senate, the amendment bill regarding increasing the number of judges in the Islamabad High Court from nine to 12 was also approved.
While the bills were being presented and passed, the opposition created noise in the House and tore copies of the bills.
Like the National Assembly, in the Senate too, Federal Law Minister Nazir Tarar presented a bill to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court.
The bill to amend the Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Act was also presented in the Upper House as approved by the National Assembly.
Earlier, the lower house of the Pakistani Parliament viz National Assembly The Supreme Court of Pakistan passed laws to increase the tenure of the three service chiefs to five years and to increase the number of judges to 34.
In the session of the National Assembly chaired by Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Federal Minister for Defense Khawaja Asif presented the Army Act Amendment Bill 1952, while the Pakistan Navy Amendment Bill and the bill to increase the tenure of service chiefs to 5 years. were presented in the House.
The government had brought all the bills in the National Assembly session through supplementary agenda.
According to the Bill, the rules of retirement of General in Pakistan Army will not apply to Army Chief, Army Chief will continue to work as General in case of appointment, re-appointment or extension.
Apart from this, the House also approved the Pakistan Air Force Act 1953 and the Pakistan Navy Amendment Bill by majority vote.
After passing the Bills, the Speaker adjourned the meeting of the National Assembly till 11 am tomorrow (Tuesday).
Increase in the number of judges of the Supreme Court
The lower house of the Pakistani Parliament, namely the National Assembly, has on Monday approved the bill to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of Pakistan from 17 to 34.
Former Law Minister Nazir Tarar presented the Bills to increase the number of judges and the Practice and Procedure Amendment Bill in the National Assembly.
After the clause-wise approval of the amendment bill, the Speaker National Assembly adjourned the proceedings of the meeting till 11 am tomorrow.
During the approval of the amendment bills, government and opposition members came face to face, members from both sides grabbed each other’s necks, government members surrounded the Prime Minister’s seat.
Opposition members protested violently in front of the Speaker’s dais, chanted ‘Nono’ in the House of Opposition members and tore copies of the amendment bills.
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Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar presented a motion to suspend the question period in the House, which was approved.
He said that judges were needed for the creation of the Constitutional Court, the purpose of increasing the number of judges is to reduce the number of pending cases.
The Law Minister presented the Islamabad High Court Amendment Bill in the House.
The demand of Jamaat-e-Islami
Amir Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has demanded that the petition filed by Jamaat-e-Islami against the 26th constitutional amendment in the Supreme Court be heard by a full court bench and the proceedings be broadcast live.
In a statement issued by Jamaat-e-Islami on Monday, he said that the current National Assembly does not have the right to change the basic structure of the 1973 Constitution.
He further said that Nawaz Sharif should be asked who sank the fleet of the national airline (PIA) in 40 years while Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf did anything to run PIA in its three-year tenure.
Hafiz Naeemur Rahman said that 2000 billion rupees were paid to IPPs in a year, while 52% of these companies are government owned.
It may be asked why they are exempt from income tax.
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**Interview with Legal Expert Dr. Sara Khan on Recent Amendments in Pakistani Parliament**
**Interviewer:** Welcome, Dr. Sara Khan. Thank you for joining us today. Recent developments in the Pakistani Parliament have led to significant amendments, notably increasing the number of judges in the Supreme Court from 17 to 34. Can you share your thoughts on what this means for the judicial system in Pakistan?
**Dr. Khan:** Thank you for having me. This amendment is quite crucial as it aims to enhance the capacity of the Supreme Court. Increasing the number of judges can potentially reduce the backlog of cases, ensuring that justice is delivered more efficiently. However, it’s essential that this increase is accompanied by measures to maintain the quality and integrity of the judiciary.
**Interviewer:** There’s also been talk about turbulence during the discussions in Parliament, with opposition members creating a scene and even tearing up copies of the bills. What can this indicate about the current political climate?
**Dr. Khan:** The uproar in Parliament reflects deep-seated political divisions in the country. Such actions tend to signal dissent and concern from the opposition regarding the implications of these amendments. This behavior can also point to a broader unease with how the government is maneuvering legislation, particularly in areas that significantly impact governance and legal frameworks.
**Interviewer:** In addition to the Supreme Court amendments, the tenure of the armed forces’ chiefs has been extended to five years. How do you see this relating to the judiciary’s role?
**Dr. Khan:** The extension of tenure for military chiefs alongside changes in the judiciary suggests a consolidation of power within certain sectors of governance. This can raise questions about the separation of powers in the country. A strong judiciary is vital for holding other branches accountable, including the military, and ensuring that constitutional checks and balances are upheld.
**Interviewer:** With these amendments passed, what do you think should be the next steps for the government and opposition?
**Dr. Khan:** Moving forward, it’s critical for both sides to engage in dialogue rather than confrontation. The government should prioritize transparency and involve various stakeholders in discussions about judicial reform and governance. Meanwhile, the opposition should constructively critique rather than obstruct entirely, as political stability is essential for judicial effectiveness.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Dr. Khan, for sharing your insights on these significant legal and political developments in Pakistan.
**Dr. Khan:** My pleasure, and thank you for discussing these important issues.
