AJK no-trust vote seen elevating Rathore as new prime minister
AJK lawmakers vote on a no-confidence motion against PM Anwar-ul-Haq. PPP-backed Faisal Rathore is favored to replace him with support from PML-N and recent defections.
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Khawaja Asif alleges Imran Khan was steered by Bajwa, Faiz Hamid
Khawaja Asif said Imran Khan was effectively managed by Gen Bajwa and Faiz Hamid while in office and linked Bushra Bibi to sensitive political manoeuvring. PTI rejected the claims and announced legal action.
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After 27th Amendment, Pakistan needs real fixes, not power plays
A columnist says the 27th Amendment entrenches power while poverty and inequality worsen. He urges urgent fixes in agriculture, climate resilience and industrial policy to prioritise livelihoods over optics.
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Ex-CJP challenges 27th Amendment, says SC powers cannot be curbed
Ex-CJP Jawwad S Khawaja asked the Supreme Court to block the 27th Amendment, saying the court's core jurisdiction cannot be diluted. The petition seeks suspension of contested clauses as debate intensifies over a plan to create a Federal Constitutional Court.
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NA adjourns after fierce debate on 27th Amendment
After a stormy debate and opposition protests, the National Assembly adjourned without voting on the 27th Amendment. The bill seeks sweeping judicial and constitutional changes.
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Khawaja Asif warns Kabul after Islamabad suicide attack
Khawaja Asif vowed a robust response to cross-border terrorism after the Islamabad blast. He called the situation a state of war and pressed Kabul to curb militants operating from Afghan soil.
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Senate passes 27th Amendment to recast military command, create new court
The Senate passed the 27th Amendment with a two-thirds majority as opposition lawmakers walked out. The bill creates a Federal Constitutional Court, refines judicial transfers and appointments, and introduces a Chief of Defence Forces role.
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PTI's Saifullah Abro resigns after backing 27th Amendment in Senate
PTI's Saifullah Abro resigned his Senate seat after voting for the 27th Amendment. He framed the move as support for the army and said he was ready to accept party reprisals for breaking ranks.
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National Assembly adjourned after uproar over 27th Amendment
Pakistan's National Assembly was adjourned after heated arguments over the 27th Amendment. PPP and government allies defended the changes as strengthening institutions, while opposition MNAs demanded fuller debate and warned of rule violations.
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Bilawal hails 27th Amendment, insists equal provincial say in new court
Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari praised the 27th Amendment as a long-sought structural fix. He demanded equal provincial representation on the new constitutional court to cement public trust and federal balance.
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PML-N Senator Irfan Siddiqui hospitalised in ICU, family confirms
PML-N Senator Irfan Siddiqui is in ICU in Islamabad with respiratory issues. His condition means he may miss a crucial Senate sitting on the 27th Amendment.
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Ex-judges press CJP for full court huddle on 27th Amendment
Retired judges and senior lawyers urged CJP Yahya Afridi to summon a full court over the 27th Amendment. They say the plan would shift Supreme Court powers to a new court and risks weakening the apex judiciary.
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