Special Parliamentary Committee picks Justice Yahya Afridi as next CJP: Tarar Name sent to PM Shehbaz; Ahsan Iqbal says there is no "predecided name"; HRCP concerned about amendment's impact. Updated 23 Oct, 2024 12:53am
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Pakistan, India renew Kartarpur Corridor Agreement for 5-year term: FO Says renewal underscores Pakistan’s enduring commitment to fostering interfaith harmony and peaceful coexistence. Published 22 Oct, 2024 11:47pm
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Editorial: The ruling coalition must show that its intent was never to interfere in Justice Shah’s elevation
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1 Special Parliamentary Committee constituted for upcoming CJP’s appointment Committee will nominate next top judge from Justices Mansoor Ali Shah, Munib Akhtar and Yahya Afridi. Pakistan , Updated 22 Oct, 2024 04:08am
2 The next chief justice The ruling coalition must demonstrate that its intent was never to interfere in Justice Shah’s elevation and nominate him as its first choice. Newspaper , Updated 22 Oct, 2024 09:11am
3 What is the 26th Constitutional Amendment? The government has made hectic efforts since last month to bring what it says are judicial reforms in the country's "wider interest". This piece details those changes to the Constitution. Pakistan , Updated 21 Oct, 2024 06:01pm
5 ICJ derides ‘blow to judicial independence’ as 26th Constitutional Amendment becomes law President Zardari gives assent after PM Shehbaz sends advice following Act's approval from NA; PTI assails "conscience of turncoats". Pakistan , Updated 21 Oct, 2024 08:46pm
A hostage parliament A seat in parliament is apparently worth a lot more than the rights of the people of Pakistan. Arifa Noor
The next chief justice The ruling coalition must demonstrate that its intent was never to interfere in Justice Shah’s elevation and nominate him as its first choice.
Warning signs TROUBLING reports have emerged from Khyber’s Tirah area of militant gangs entrenching themselves in the region....
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Constitutional amendments The parliament can amend but not abrogate or substantively alter the Constitution's salient features, which include the judiciary's independence.
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Will order follow chaos? If the amendment is passed, the hybrid government will think it is safe from any threats to its existence, at least in the short term.
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If they cast in Hollywood like we do in Pakistan, actors like Al Pacino would quit: Adnan Shah Tipu The In Flames actor reflects on the local industry's deteriorating standards that limit actors like him. Images Staff Published 22 Oct, 2024 02:21pm
Caught in the web: Surveillance, data protection and AI in Pakistan Sindhu Abbasi Published 22 Oct, 2024 10:32am
Dear politicians, our house is on fire It is hard to gauge why, but the government has an intractable track record of dismissing every issue, dissenter, or opposition at first sight. Ahmad Maudood Ausaf Updated 13 Oct, 2024 03:25am
Mining for thunder: Can coal be the reason behind Thar’s lightning crisis? Research shows 87 human casualties were recorded in the region between 2019 and 2024 during 46 lightning incidents. Manesh Kumar Published 10 Oct, 2024 12:44pm
Pact with Japan to procure better weather monitoring system Rs5bn project envisages installation of 45 telemetry stations, five automatic weather stations. Khaleeq Kiani Updated 22 Oct, 2024 10:10am
Microsoft to let clients build AI agents for routine tasks from November Tech giants are facing pressure to show returns on their big AI investments. Reuters Published 21 Oct, 2024 03:33pm
ESSAY: THE WOUND THAT IS PALESTINE Writer and activist Arundhati Roy has been awarded the PEN Pinter Prize 2024. This is an annual award set up by English PEN in Arundhati Roy Published 20 Oct, 2024 08:39am
Cricket: SPUN OUT OF CONTENTION The ignominious innings defeat in the first Test against England showcases how Pakistan has failed to provide the required suppo Muhammad Abu Bakar Farooq Published 20 Oct, 2024 08:39am
THE GRAPEVINE One of the finest actors that Pakistan television produced and who ruled the roost in the 1980s and ’90s, PYT Published 20 Oct, 2024 09:00am
CINEMASCOPE: Leave In The Bag Bagman’s biggest horror is the mediocrity of its writing and direction Mohammad Kamran Jawaid Published 20 Oct, 2024 09:00am
