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Joint parliamentary committee still in session to deliberate details of amendment The Senate session to deliberate on the proposed 27th Consitutional Amendment has begun under the Chairmanship of Yousaf Raza Gilani. PTI Senator Ali Zafar addressed the Senate, cautioning that the proposed constitutional amendment would “sound the death knell for the Supreme Court.” He emphasised that the Constitution serves a vital role between the state and the people. “The way you are amending the Constitution is like destroying a structure,” Zafar said, drawing a stark comparison between the changes and the demolition of a building. He recalled that while past…
Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, poses for a group photo while meeting with representatives of national model units and individuals in mass sports and competitive sports in Guangzhou, capital of south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Shen Hong)GUANGZHOU, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) — President Xi Jinping on Sunday met with representatives of national model units and individuals in mass sports and competitive sports, ahead of the opening of the 15th National Games of the People’s Republic of China in Guangzhou, capital city of…
Law minister says all parties consulted; Opposition protests lack of transparency; Cabinet approves draft billFederal Minister for Law Azam Nazeer Tarar. PHOTO: EXPRESS/FILE ISLAMABAD: Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Thursday introduced the 27th (Constitution) Amendment Bill in the Senate, triggering a heated debate between treasury and opposition benches soon after its presentation. Introducing the bill, the minister said the draft bill has been prepared after consultation with all political parties. He said discussions regarding the 27th amendment had been ongoing for several days, and the federal cabinet had granted its formal approval earlier in the day. He clarified that…
Artists perform before the opening ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Guangzhou, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu)Artists perform before the opening ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Guangzhou, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)Artists perform before the opening ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Guangzhou, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)Artists perform before the opening ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Guangzhou, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)Artists perform before the opening ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Guangzhou, south China’s Guangdong…
Some of the banks have not publicly disclosed any climate policies aligned with the Paris Agreement in lending and investment activities. photo: file ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to obtain two foreign loans worth $1 billion for enhancing efficiency of the tax machinery, accountability of expenses and ensuring compliance with state-owned enterprises law — objectives that require will to improve rather than fresh loans. The country has decided to seek a $600 million loan from the World Bank for the “Pakistan Public Resources for Inclusive Development” programme and $400 million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the “Accelerating State-Owned Enterprise…
Legal fraternity warns proposed FCC will shatter judicial independence, hand executive sweeping control ISLAMABAD: The proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment is being widely seen as a blow to the independence of the judiciary, with critics warning that the Supreme Court cannot be split down the middle or placed under the thumb of the proposed Federal Constitutional Court (FCC), whose first chief judge would be appointed by the executive. A former attorney general for Pakistan observed that the FCC “could not have been created in the manner as proposed”, cautioning that such a move would open a Pandora’s box for the country’s…
A drone photo taken on Nov. 1, 2025 shows a view of Shenzhen Bay Culture Square in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)BEIJING, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) — Formulating and implementing five-year plans has been a hallmark of the Communist Party of China (CPC)’s governance.At a key Party plenum in October, the CPC leadership adopted its recommendations for formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), outlining China’s economic and social development priorities for the next five years.According to the recommendations, the 15th Five-Year Plan period is a critical stage for building on past achievements and breaking new ground toward the basic…
Tariff cut comes into effect under the monthly fuel adjustment mechanism and will apply to consumers nationwide The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has announced a cut in electricity tariffs by 48 paisa per unit under the monthly fuel adjustment mechanism, according to a notification issued on Saturday. The price cut will be reflected in the current month’s bills and will be applied to consumers nationwide, including those receiving power from K-Electric. NEPRA said the adjustment is expected to provide relief of more than Rs5 billion to consumers. The reduction follows fluctuations in fuel costs reviewed on a monthly basis…
Chief Minister Afridi emphasises that freedom of expression, peaceful protest are fundamental rights of every citizen The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to amend the 3 MPO, 16 MPO, and Section 144 to prevent their misuse for political pressure or retaliatory actions. A four-member committee, headed by Provincial Law Minister Aftab Alam, has been formed to propose reforms to the existing laws. The decision was made during a high-level meeting held on Saturday at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, chaired by Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi. The participants held detailed deliberations on the misuse of preventive laws and agreed to ensure that…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Baku. Photo: NNI BAKU: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with President of Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the Victory Day Parade held on Saturday and discussed matters of mutual interest. Chief of the Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir was also present in the meeting. The two leaders reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations between Pakistan and Turkiye and reaffirmed their resolve to further deepen cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The prime minister conveyed warm felicitations to President Erdogan and the…