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سینیٹ اجلاس میں 26ویں آئینی ترمیم کا بِل دو تہائی اکثریت کے ساتھ منظور کر لیا گیا

سینیٹ اجلاس میں 26ویں آئینی ترمیم کا بِل دو تہائی اکثریت کے ساتھ منظور کر لیا گیا۔ سینیٹ کے 65 ارکان نے 26ویں آئینی ترمیم کے بِل کے حق میں ووٹ دیا ہے جبکہ سینیٹ کے 4 ارکان نے 26ویں آئینی ترمیم کے بِل کے خلاف ووٹ دیا ہے

Judicial reforms, riba elimination on the table in Pakistan’s 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill

"The Chief Justice will be selected from the top 3 judges, and the term of service will be 3 years. Constitutional benches will be established at the Supreme Court level. One Chief Justice opened the door to suo motu cases, leading to the dismissal of elected Prime Ministers. We need to put an end to this practice," says Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar.

چیف جسٹس کا انتخاب پہلے 3 ججز میں سے ہو گا، مدتِ ملازمت 3 برس ہو گی، وزیرِ قانون اعظم نذیر تارڑ

چیف جسٹس کا انتخاب پہلے 3 ججز میں سے ہو گا، مدتِ ملازمت 3 برس ہو گی۔ سپریم کورٹ کی سطح پر آئینی بینچز بنیں گے۔ ایک چیف جسٹس نے سوموٹو کے دروازے کھول دیئے، منتخب وزرائے اعظم کو گھر بھیجا گئے، ہم نے یہ سلسلہ بند کرنا ہے، وزیرِ قانون اعظم نذیر تارڑ۔

Putin stresses need for independent Palestine, invites Palestine to Kazan BRICS summit

Putin reaffirmed Russia’s support for a two-state solution to resolve the Israel-Palestine conflict, stressing the need for a full-fledged Palestinian state. He criticised the dissolution of the Middle East Quartet and highlighted the deeper historical and spiritual aspects of the conflict.

Indian RAW agent Vikash Yadav charged in plot to assassinate Khalistan activist in U.S.

Indian intelligence officer Vikash Yadav has been charged with plotting to kill Sikh activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on U.S. soil, escalating diplomatic tensions between India, the U.S., and Canada.

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Pakistan and Qatar deepen security ties as fragile US-Iran peace push gains ground

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Qatari counterpart agreed to deepen security cooperation in Doha this week, as Pakistan and Qatar push behind the scenes to salvage the Islamabad MoU and bring Washington and Tehran back to the table.

Kuwait ratifies defense pact with Pakistan

Kuwait's Amir has formally ratified the defence cooperation agreement with Pakistan by decree, published in the official gazette. The agreement covers training, logistics, military intelligence, defence industries and a joint military committee.

India’s playbook for dissent has run out of pages

A Chief Justice called unemployed youth cockroaches. An exam sat by 22 lakh students was leaked, and some of them killed themselves. India's government waited, then delegitimised, then used force, then blamed Pakistan. Each step has failed.

Security forces launch Mastung operation, 15 terrorists killed

Security forces launched Operation Al Azm in Mastung's Tehsil Khad Kucha, killing 15 terrorists and wounding 12, according to security sources. Eight suspects were detained, one hideout destroyed and a large cache of weapons seized. No casualties were reported among security forces.

Pakistan backs Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks on Red Sea oil tankers

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers and reaffirmed Pakistan's full support for the Kingdom during a call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Both leaders pledged closer cooperation to protect regional stability and vital maritime trade routes.

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