Supreme Court yet to decide on 28 suspended parliamentarians Islamabad: (Tuesday, February 21, 2012) The Supreme Court of Pakistan was informed today that the bill for 20th Constitutional amendment was successfully passed in the two houses and it was forwarded to the president for final approval. Advocate Naseer Bhutta, who also happens to be an […]
Feb 21 2012 | Posted in
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Unjustifiable funds released to the senators right after the approval of 20th amendment in upper house Islamabad: (Monday, February 20, 2012) it seems the government has decided to reward the senators who voted for the approval of the 20th constitutional amendment as funds amounting to Rs 366.1 million have been distributed among them. According to […]
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20th amendment gets approval from senate Islamabad: (Monday, February 20, 2012) During its session today, the upper house here in Islamabad approved the 20th constitutional amendment. The amendment will become a part of Pakistan’s constitution after it is signed by President Asif Ali Zardari. Enjoying rather a huge support, the said amendment had 74 votes […]
To the Point – The 20th Amendment A good compromise, a good piece of legislation, is like a good sentence; or a good piece of music. Everybody can recognize it. They say, ‘Huh. It works. It makes sense.’ -Barack Obama, President of the United States of America Amending the Constitution of the Islamic Republic […]
Opposition and ruling party unanimously pass the 20th amendment After a tempestuous debate between the opposition parties and ruling party, the 20th Constitutional Amendment was collectively passed from the National Assembly. This amendment is the third by the current government that has shared its aim to hold free and fair elections in the future. The […]
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20th Amendment bill tabled in the National Assembly Islamabad: (Tuesday, February 14, 2012) the bill to adopt 20th amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan has been tabled in the National Assembly here today. Earlier, the Federal Cabinet gave approval to the draft of the amendment. The National Assembly Session, presided over by the Speaker Assembly […]
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Nisar optimistic for headway on 20th amendment Islamabad: (Wednesday, February 08, 2012) Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly, Chaudhry Nisar said today that deadlock on the 20th constitutional amendment had melted today and the talks with the PPP leadership turned out to be fruitful. Nisar said that during the negotiations to develop a consensus […]
Feb 8 2012 | Posted in
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There could be a deal behind consensus on 20th amendment: Imran Khan Islamabad: (Tuesday, February 07, 2012) Tehreek-e-Insaaf Chairman Imran Khan said today that the consensus among the political parties on the passage of 20th Constitutional amendment reeked a deal. Supporting his argument, the cricketer turned politician said that it was a conspiracy hatched by […]
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Nisar hopeful to achieve headway on 20th amendment by tomorrow Islamabad: (Tuesday, February 07, 2012) Opposition leader in the National Assembly, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said today that although there had not been any major achievement with regard to 20th constitutional amendment, but they were hopeful to achieve a headway on it by tomorrow. Commenting […]
PML-N will not support constitutional amends unless the government appoints new CEC: Nisar Ali Khan Opposition leader Chaudhary Nisar Ali Khan made it very clear that Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) will not take part in any constitutional amendments unless the government fulfils their demands. Nisar expressed in the National Assembly that PML-N will not […]
Jan 27 2012 | Posted in
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The first day of the much awaited Pakistan/England test match started today in Dubai with all eyes on Saeed Ajmal’s magical fingers. The highest wicket taker in 2011 claimed before the match that he will introduce a new delivery called ‘Teesra’ during the match. England started off steadily and was not bothered by the Pakistani […]
Jan 17 2012 | Posted in
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