Tag: Pakistan Politics
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Khawaja Asif: Imran Khan Was Under Army Influence; New Judicial Transfer Law Aligns with Global Standards
Overview of the Claims In a recent series of statements, Pakistani opposition leader Khawaja Asif asserted that former prime minister Imran Khan remained under the influence and control of General Bajwa and the former head of Pakistan’s intelligence services, Faiz Hamid, during the PTI government. Asif’s remarks come amid ongoing discussions about civil-m military relations…
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Khawaja Asif Says PTI Governance Was Under Military Oversight, Calls New Judicial Transfers Law Aligned with International Standards
Overview: A Contested Narrative on Governance and Judicial Independence Pakistan’s political climate remains heated as senior opposition figure Khawaja Asif asserts that Prime Minister Imran Khan’s PTI government operated under the de facto oversight of top military commanders, including Gen Bajwa and Lt. Gen Faiz Hameed. In a recent statement, Asif claimed that the civilian…
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KP CM Afridi Slams Behind-Closed-Door Anti-Terror Policy
KP Chief Minister Pushes for Inclusive Security Strategy Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has publicly challenged what he described as top-down, “behind-closed-doors” decisions on anti-terrorism policy. Speaking to local stakeholders, Afridi warned that the approach, which he says has been imposed on the province without meaningful consultation, has failed to deliver the expected results…
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KP CM Afridi Criticizes Behind-Closed-Doors Anti-Terrorism Decisions
KP CM Afridi Criticizes Behind-Closed-Doors Anti-Terrorism Decisions In a move signaling growing discontent with centralized policy-making, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has criticized anti-terrorism measures that were devised “behind closed doors” and subsequently imposed on the province. Afridi’s remarks underscore a pressing question facing many regional governments: how can counterterrorism policies be effective if…
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Judicial Reform or Political Tool? Justice Mansoor Ali Shah Questions Federal Constitutional Court
Background: The Debate Over a Federal Constitutional Court Pakistan has long debated how to reform its judicial landscape. A proposed Federal Constitutional Court has become a focal point of this debate, with opinions split on whether the move represents meaningful reform or a political ploy. Senior Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Syed Mansoor…
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Major Constitutional Amendments in Pakistan: A 50-Year Overview
Introduction: A Half-Century of Constitutional Change Over the past 50 years, Pakistan’s Constitution has undergone numerous amendments reflecting shifts between civilian governments and military rule, as well as evolving notions of democracy, federalism, and the balance of powers. In total, 26 formal amendments have shaped the legal and political landscape, influencing how the state is…
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Balochistan Government Denies PTI Rally in Quetta Over Security Concerns
Background: The Stoppage of a PTI Rally in Quetta The government of Balochistan announced on Thursday that it would not permit a public gathering by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in Quetta. Citing heightened security risks and a delicate political climate, provincial authorities said that no political party could be allowed to hold a rally under…
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Balochistan govt denies PTI rally in Quetta amid security concerns
Government cites security concerns in Quetta crowd ban The government of Balochistan announced on Thursday that it would not authorize a public gathering by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in Quetta, citing significant security concerns and the current political climate. Officials said that allowing a rally at this juncture could pose risks to public safety and order,…
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PTI Protests Storm Parliament Over 27th Amendment and Provincial Autonomy
Overview: PTI’s Stance on the 27th Constitutional Amendment The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) parliamentary party has announced a robust strategy to oppose the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment. The party frames the amendment as a direct challenge to provincial autonomy and warns that the current legislature has ceded essential powers without adequate consensus. PTI leaders say the…
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PTI Protests 27th Amendment: Attack on Provincial Autonomy
Overview: PTI protests against the 27th Constitutional Amendment The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) parliamentary party announced plans to stage robust protests both inside Parliament and on the streets in response to the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment. Party leaders argue that the measure represents a serious encroachment on provincial autonomy and undermines the balance of powers between…