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PTI files a Supreme Court challenge to the Election Act Amendment.

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3 months ago

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PTI chairman Barrister Gohar filed a constitutional petition under Article 184(3) of the Constitution, stating that the amending legislation is illegitimate and unconstitutional and asking the court to declare it all worthless.

Both the Election Commission and the federal government have become parties to the litigation through PTI. In addition, the party has asked the court to stop the Election Commission right away from giving reserved seats to other political parties.

In addition, as PTI has already provided the Election Commission with the necessary lists, the party has requested that the court grant the party’s request for the awarding of reserved seats for women and minorities.

In light of the ruling on July 12, the party said that it is legally entitled to the reserved seats. In order to help PTI, the Supreme Court has been asked to consider the case.

Bill 2024, an amendment to the Election Act, was approved by the NA yesterday. A bill introduced in the lower house of Parliament by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) MP Bilal Azhar Kiyani sought changes to the Elections Act 2017 to prevent legislators from subsequently altering their party affiliation.

Tear copies of the House agenda were produced by the opposition in protest against the Election Act Amendment Bill 2024’s passing.

Congressmen who join a party within three days of winning an election are not permitted to switch parties, under the bill. It is also not possible to assign reserved seats to a party that did not receive a single seat in the election.

Laws were passed after the Supreme Court gave Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf special seats.

With a huge blow to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s ruling coalition, a 13-member bench of the Supreme Court led by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa decided that the PTI is entitled to reserved seats.

Declaring the 8–5 majority decision, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah overturned the PHC’s (Peshawar High Court) ruling that had affirmed the ECP’s (Electoral Commission of Pakistan) decision to deny the SIC the reserved seats.

Judge Jamal Mandokhail, Judge Naeem Afghan, Judge Yahya Afridi, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, and Judge Ameenuddin Khan disapproved of the majority ruling.

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SIFC Introduces Green Tourism: Boosting Tourism with Global Events

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15 hours ago

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An effort to boost Pakistan’s tourist industry’s international appeal is being spearheaded by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), which is focusing on ecotourism.

Promotion of Pakistan as a tourist destination abroad is the goal of the project.

As part of green tourism, more than 30 government entities work together. International and local sporting events are a means to an end for “green Pakistan” in its mission to promote the nation.

Pakistan is a great destination for those seeking religious, mountaineering, and heritage-based tourism.

Green tourism allows users to arrange a variety of services, including tours, lodging, and more, through mobile applications.

One of SIFC’s goals is to increase the country’s visibility abroad by hosting major international events that adhere to green tourism principles.

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Minister of Finance Reaffirms Unwavering Support for APM Terminals Group in Effort to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation

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15 hours ago

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Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Pakistan’s Minister of Finance, has promised the APM Terminals Group his full support in creating an environment that is both business-friendly and conducive to investment.

In Islamabad, he met with a group of APM terminals who had come to hear him speak. Keith Svendsen, CEO of APM Terminals, was in charge of the group.

Muhammad Aurangzeb, a senator from Pakistan, expressed his approval of APM Terminals’ investment plans.

Following last month’s signing of a memorandum of agreement to strengthen bilateral cooperation, the meeting’s emphasis was on the actions taken to date.

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In the Face of Terrorism, Beijing Reaffirms Its Will to Assist Pakistan

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Repairing relations damaged by recent attacks on Chinese nationals in Pakistan, China has pledged to aid Pakistan in its fight against terrorism and economic and social growth.

Lin Jian, spokesman for the Chinese foreign ministry, restated the common enemy status of terrorism during his routine briefing in answer to a query on the safety of Chinese nationals in Pakistan.

He emphasized that stopping terrorist attacks and other tragedies from happening again is everyone’s job.

The protection of Chinese nationals, projects, and institutions abroad is our utmost priority, he stated emphatically.

According to him, China and Pakistan are prepared to stop any effort to damage ties between the two countries and will make sure that terrorists face consequences for their actions.

“Our ironclad friendship has taken deep roots among our people,” the official added, adding that China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperating partners.

The Chinese ambassador to Pakistan, Lin Jian, reaffirmed China’s commitment to helping Pakistan advance economically, socially, and personally. Following recent attacks on Chinese people in Pakistan, China moved to mend bilateral ties by reiterating its support for Pakistan’s counter-terrorism initiatives and socio-economic development.

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian reaffirmed that terrorists are an ally of no humanity during his routine briefing in answer to a query on the safety of Chinese citizens in Pakistan.

He emphasized that stopping terrorist attacks and other tragedies from happening again is everyone’s job.

The protection of Chinese nationals, projects, and institutions abroad is our utmost priority, he stated emphatically.

According to him, China and Pakistan are prepared to stop any effort to damage ties between the two countries and will make sure that terrorists face consequences for their actions.

“Our ironclad friendship has taken deep roots among our people,” the official added, adding that China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperating partners.

Lin jian stated that China will maintain its assistance for Pakistan as the country works to improve the lives of its citizens via economic and social development.