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LHC calls for government response to its challenge to pension cuts

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The retiree mandate is unconstitutional and contrary to the fundamental rights of retired civil servants The Lahore High Court has sought a detailed response from the Punjab government and the Special Secretary Finance to a petition challenging the provincial government’s recent decision to cut pension benefits of government employees. The Chief Justice heard the petition […]

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Potential disaster looms in the Twin Cities, amid dysfunctional cameras and absent police officers

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Out of 77 CCTV cameras installed in Rawalpindi district courts, 61 are out of service and seven are partially functioning Despite growing terror threats in the twin cities, the district courts of Rawalpindi, one of the busiest areas of the city, have become a major security risk due to the collapse of the surveillance and

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Even the most powerful cannot undo the 18th Amendment (Bilawal)

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PPP Chairman Says His Party Supported 27th Amendment To Fulfill Unfinished Democracy Charter Promises PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto speaking at the NA session on Wednesday. Photo: Twitter Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said the 18th constitutional amendment guaranteed provincial autonomy and no one had dared to undo it. “The 18th Amendment was adopted

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Around 400 political and civil leaders from KP set to convene historic peace jirga today

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A PTI delegation calls on KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi to extend an invitation to the peace jirga. Photo: Express PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government will hold the grand peace jirga at the provincial assembly today (Wednesday), bringing together leaders of over 20 political parties, tribal elders, lawyers, journalists and members of civil society to

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Opposition to launch nationwide protest to restore judicial powers after 27th Amendment

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PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar says new legislation abolished CJP office, undermined SC independence Gohar Ali Khan, President of PTI. PHOTO: EXPRESS The opposition alliance on Friday announced a nationwide political movement against the 27th constitutional amendment, pledging to restore the powers of the judiciary and the office of the chief justice which they say have

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Imran’s sisters, PTI leaders stage sit-in after being denied jail visit

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Screenshot of PTI founder Imran Khan’s sisters Aleema Khan and Naureen Khan at a press conference outside Adiala jail on Monday. RAWALPINDI: The sisters of incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan, along with senior party leaders, staged a three-hour sit-in on Adiala Road on Tuesday after being denied permission to meet him and his wife, Bushra

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NA set to vote on 27th Amendment Bill today amid PTI, lawyers’ outrage

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SC Justice Minallah calls on CJ Afridi to convene judicial conference to discuss amendment The 27th constitutional amendment is expected to be approved today, with a vote in the National Assembly scheduled for 11 a.m. Judicial and political circles began to protest the decision, with demonstrations spreading across the country. The AN has 336 members,

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The 27th Amendment is ready to sail through NA today

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ISLAMABAD: The PML-N-led federal government on Tuesday formally presented the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill in the National Assembly, amid strong protests from opposition members. The vote on the bill is scheduled for today (Wednesday). The session, chaired by Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, began with prayers for PML-N Senator Irfan Siddiqui, who passed away on Monday. Law

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