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UN Warns Of "Far Reaching Consequences" Over Pak's Constitutional Amendments
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk said on Friday that Pakistan's "hastily adopted constitutional amendments seriously undermine judicial independence".
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"Punjab Comes First": State BJP Chief Picks His Side Amid Chandigarh Uproar
Amid the political uproar in Punjab over the Centre's move to bring Chandigarh under the President's direct control, Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar has said Chandigarh is an "integral part of Punjab" and assured that the "confusion" will be resolved
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"Capital Snatch Conspiracy": Punjab Pushback To Centre's Chandigarh Move
A massive political row has erupted over the Centre's push to bring Chandigarh under the purview of Article 240 of the Constitution, which will empower the President to make regulations for the Union Territory directly
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Trump's "Favourite Field Marshal" Asim Munir Gains More Powers
The lower house of parliament approved a constitutional amendment bill expanding Munir's control over the military branches. PM Shehbaz Sharif said the move would strengthen national unity, the state-owned Associated Press of Pakistan reported.
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Pak Parliament Grants Lifetime Legal Immunity, Expanded Powers To Asim Munir
Pakistan's parliament approved a constitutional amendment on Wednesday to expand the powers of the country's army chief and curb the remit of its Supreme Court, in a move that critics say damages democracy.
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Pakistan Puts Asim Munir's Army Above State: What It Means
The Pakistan government's 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill grants sweeping powers to the country's army chief, Asim Munir. Under the constitutional changes passed by the upper house of parliament, Munir will take overall command of the military.
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Opinion | Inside The 'Amendment' That May Make Asim Munir Pak's Supreme Authority
A constitutional amendment in Pakistan charters a new civil-military dynamic, heavily inclined to accommodate the whims, fancies, and megalomaniacal tendencies of one individual: General Asim Munir.
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Pak Opposition To Protest Against Amendment That Gives Asim Munir Key Role
Opposition parties in Pakistan have announced nationwide protests from Sunday to demonstrate against the government's move to pass the 27th Constitutional Amendment.
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Pak Amends Constitution, Gives Asim Munir Key Role After Op Sindoor Drubbing
Pakistan on Saturday brought in a Constitutional amendment to create a new post of chief of defence forces to ensure greater coordination and unified command among the three services.
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Asim Munir To Get Even More Powerful? Pakistan Plans To Amend Constitution
Amid Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir's increasing influence in Pakistan and abroad, Islamabad is planning to amend its constitution, possibly giving more power to its military.
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How US' First Amendment Challenges Trump's Hate Speech Crackdown
Imagine a protest outside the funeral of a popular political leader, with some of the protesters celebrating the death and holding signs that say things like "God Hates the USA/Thank God for 9/11," "America is Doomed" and "Dont Pray for the USA."
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AAP's 'Fake Case Conspiracy' Charge Amid Row Over Bill To Sack Ministers
Aam Aadmi Party national media in-charge Anurag Dhanda slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the newly proposed 130th Constitution Amendment Bill, alleging that the BJP had conspired to bring down the AAP government in Delhi
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Arvind Kejriwal's Questions To Amit Shah On 'Sack Jailed Ministers' Law
Hours after Union Home Minister Amit Shah defended the proposed law to remove ministers accused of serious offences if they are jailed for more than a month, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal hit back
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"Why Did He Tear Manmohan Singh's Ordinance": Amit Shah Attacks Rahul Gandhi
Amit Shah was speaking about Rahul Gandhi's resistance to the proposed bill to remove the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and Cabinet Ministers jailed for more than 30 days.
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Opinion | Why Joint Parliamentary Committees Are An Exercise In Futility
The Trinamool Congress and the Samajwadi Party decided not to nominate any of its members to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) being proposed to examine the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, calling the committee a farce.
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UN Warns Of "Far Reaching Consequences" Over Pak's Constitutional Amendments
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk said on Friday that Pakistan's "hastily adopted constitutional amendments seriously undermine judicial independence".
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"Punjab Comes First": State BJP Chief Picks His Side Amid Chandigarh Uproar
Amid the political uproar in Punjab over the Centre's move to bring Chandigarh under the President's direct control, Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar has said Chandigarh is an "integral part of Punjab" and assured that the "confusion" will be resolved
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"Capital Snatch Conspiracy": Punjab Pushback To Centre's Chandigarh Move
A massive political row has erupted over the Centre's push to bring Chandigarh under the purview of Article 240 of the Constitution, which will empower the President to make regulations for the Union Territory directly
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Trump's "Favourite Field Marshal" Asim Munir Gains More Powers
The lower house of parliament approved a constitutional amendment bill expanding Munir's control over the military branches. PM Shehbaz Sharif said the move would strengthen national unity, the state-owned Associated Press of Pakistan reported.
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Pak Parliament Grants Lifetime Legal Immunity, Expanded Powers To Asim Munir
Pakistan's parliament approved a constitutional amendment on Wednesday to expand the powers of the country's army chief and curb the remit of its Supreme Court, in a move that critics say damages democracy.
-
Pakistan Puts Asim Munir's Army Above State: What It Means
The Pakistan government's 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill grants sweeping powers to the country's army chief, Asim Munir. Under the constitutional changes passed by the upper house of parliament, Munir will take overall command of the military.
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Opinion | Inside The 'Amendment' That May Make Asim Munir Pak's Supreme Authority
A constitutional amendment in Pakistan charters a new civil-military dynamic, heavily inclined to accommodate the whims, fancies, and megalomaniacal tendencies of one individual: General Asim Munir.
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Pak Opposition To Protest Against Amendment That Gives Asim Munir Key Role
Opposition parties in Pakistan have announced nationwide protests from Sunday to demonstrate against the government's move to pass the 27th Constitutional Amendment.
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Pak Amends Constitution, Gives Asim Munir Key Role After Op Sindoor Drubbing
Pakistan on Saturday brought in a Constitutional amendment to create a new post of chief of defence forces to ensure greater coordination and unified command among the three services.
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Asim Munir To Get Even More Powerful? Pakistan Plans To Amend Constitution
Amid Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir's increasing influence in Pakistan and abroad, Islamabad is planning to amend its constitution, possibly giving more power to its military.
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How US' First Amendment Challenges Trump's Hate Speech Crackdown
Imagine a protest outside the funeral of a popular political leader, with some of the protesters celebrating the death and holding signs that say things like "God Hates the USA/Thank God for 9/11," "America is Doomed" and "Dont Pray for the USA."
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AAP's 'Fake Case Conspiracy' Charge Amid Row Over Bill To Sack Ministers
Aam Aadmi Party national media in-charge Anurag Dhanda slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the newly proposed 130th Constitution Amendment Bill, alleging that the BJP had conspired to bring down the AAP government in Delhi
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Arvind Kejriwal's Questions To Amit Shah On 'Sack Jailed Ministers' Law
Hours after Union Home Minister Amit Shah defended the proposed law to remove ministers accused of serious offences if they are jailed for more than a month, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal hit back
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"Why Did He Tear Manmohan Singh's Ordinance": Amit Shah Attacks Rahul Gandhi
Amit Shah was speaking about Rahul Gandhi's resistance to the proposed bill to remove the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and Cabinet Ministers jailed for more than 30 days.
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Opinion | Why Joint Parliamentary Committees Are An Exercise In Futility
The Trinamool Congress and the Samajwadi Party decided not to nominate any of its members to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) being proposed to examine the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, calling the committee a farce.
