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The discretion of a solitary individual cannot impede the operation of the Supreme Court. CJP Isa

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The Supreme Court of Pakistan, chaired by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, reviewed a petition concerning the interpretation of Article 63-A, during which Justice Muneeb Akhtar, a member of the bench, was absent from the proceedings.

Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa summoned the attorney general to the podium and recited a letter from Justice Muneeb Akhtar, who declined to participate in the bench established by the current committee.

Justice Muneeb elucidated in his correspondence that he was not refusing to adjudicate the matter but rather opposed the composition of the bench.

Chief Justice Faiz Isa stated that if a bench has been created, any member seeking to recuse himself from the case must do so in open court.

The Chief Justice stated that efforts would be made to persuade Justice Muneeb to join the bench; however, if unsuccessful, a new bench will be constituted. He subsequently deferred the hearing to tomorrow, awaiting Justice Muneeb’s determination.

In the proceedings, PTI leader Barrister Ali Zafar contended that the committee could constitute a valid bench only in the presence of all three members and asserted that decisions were impermissible in the absence of one member.

Chief Justice Faiz Isa expressed dissent, contending that such restrictions would incapacitate the court.

He asserted that delegating matters to the judgment of a solitary individual would impede the operation of the institution.

The case has been postponed till tomorrow as efforts continue to reinstate Justice Muneeb Akhtar to the bench.

The Chief Justice of Pakistan indicated that if Justice Muneeb Akhter were to decline, the bench might be reconfigured.

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Maintaining Fertiliser Price Stability: The Need for a Continuous Gas Supply to the Fertiliser Sector

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To guarantee fertiliser price stability, a cabinet committee meeting was presided over by Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, the deputy prime minister.

Senior government officials, including Industries Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain, attended the meeting.

The attendees received an update on the government’s, gas suppliers’, and fertiliser industry’s conversations. Additionally, the gas supply for the fertiliser sector was evaluated and determined to be adequate.

Throughout the Rabi cropping season, the Deputy Prime Minister ordered the fertiliser industry to maintain a continuous gas supply in order to guarantee steady production and stock levels.

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Fifth Straight Cut: PM Applauds SBP’s Policy Rate Reduction

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has praised the State Bank of Pakistan’s decision to lower its policy rate by an additional 2 percent, stating that the bank’s current 13 percent rate is encouraging for the nation’s economy.

He expressed optimism in a statement that the policy rate cut would encourage investment and further boost investor confidence in the country’s economy.

The prime minister said that decreasing the inflation rate also lowered the policy rate and that future inflation rate reductions will be even more pronounced.

Additionally, he expressed gratitude to the Federal Finance Minister and other officials for their work in this area.

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GHQ Attack Case: Prosecution Seeks Bail Cancellation of CM KP & Other Accused, Indicts 9 More

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25 defendants, including PTI officials, have non-bailable arrest warrants issued by the Anti Terrorism Court of Rawalpindi for their failure to show up for court proceedings related to the GHQ attack case.

Judge Amjad Ali Shah added nine more suspects to the GHQ attack indictment list during today’s ATC Court sessions, bringing the total to 98.

Among the 61 defendants who appeared in court were Shah Mehmud Qureshi and the founder of the PTI.

Among those charged are Khadim Hussain Khokhar, Mehr Mohammad Javed, Chaudhary Asif, Zakir Ullah, Azeem Ullah, Shireen Mazatri, Major Retired Tahir Sadiq, and former MPA Rashid Hafeez.

A plea to cancel the bail of 23 suspects, including Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has also been filed by the prosecution side.

In the GHQ attack, there were 119 accused in total.

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