Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Raaj Pervez Ashraf has spoken out against the recent Presidential Ordinance, questioning the circumstances that led to its issuance. In an exclusive interview with Geo News, Ashraf emphasized that presidential signatures are crucial for an ordinance, as it is called a “presidential ordinance” for a reason. He stated that an ordinance cannot be enforced without the President’s signature, and without it, the ordinance becomes unconstitutional and illegal.
Ashraf expressed his concerns about the situation, saying, “I do not know how this happened, and I do not know why this mistake was made. I think we will discuss this tomorrow, and we will clarify the things related to this error.” He also urged the Ministry of Law to ensure that the ordinance’s approval is zero on any forum, and that the process should be immediately rectified.
Justice Yousuf Ali Saed has asked the government to provide a written response regarding the matter, stating that they will review the situation thoroughly. Additionally, former Law Minister Provez Elahi’s health is reported to be unstable, with doctors advising him to rest. Consequently, the flight schedule of a foreign airline operating between Lahore and Abu Dhabi has been cancelled, along with two flights between Islamabad and Sukkur.
Authority Wali has reported that Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif had summoned Interior Minister Shehbaz Sharif for a meeting to discuss the recent floods and law and order situation, but he failed to attend. A woman who had obtained a divorce from her husband three years ago has been in the news.
Pakistan’s permanent ambassador to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmed, has stated that the only feasible path to sustainable peace in Ukraine is through a dialogue that prioritizes negotiations. In Karachi, a fire broke out in a car near the Baloch Bridge on Sharea Faisal, prompting the fire brigade to rush to the scene.
Both leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining diplomatic ties with Iran. Due to severe fog in several districts of Punjab, including Lahore, multiple motorways have been closed for traffic. Members of the Jamaat-e-Islami have lodged complaints regarding water and sewage issues, as well as waste management.
The President of the Professors and Lecturers Association of Sindh, Manoor Abbas, Secretary-General Ghulam Mustafa Kakar, Vice-President Karam Rafique, and Woman Vice-President Shabana Afzal have demanded the establishment of a separate Ministry of Higher Education, in response to their demands being ignored. They have announced a protest, boycott of academic affairs, and a sit-in at the Bhutto House.
A statement issued by the Ministry of Law has reported that the government has advised the return of the ordinance in accordance with Article 89/2 of the Constitution. According to the statement, Nepal has notified the federal government to issue a notification for the new tariff of electricity, which will be implemented on January 1, 2026.
Chief of Defense Staff and Army Chief, General Asim Munir, met with the Indonesian Defense Minister. According to the ISPR, the meeting discussed increasing bilateral defense cooperation and exploring areas of collaboration between the two countries. The meeting also covered regional and global security issues.
Prior to this, the People’s Party had protested the issuance of the presidential ordinance without the President’s signature in the National Assembly. Former cricketer Shahid Afridi attended the Quaid-e-Azam’s Mazar along with PTI leaders, laid flowers, and offered prayers.
The Iranian Embassy has advised American citizens to leave Iran, if possible, via Armenia or Turkey, and to avoid the land border. According to Indian media, a senior official from the Taliban’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mullah Nur Ahmad Nur, had visited Delhi recently.
Cricket Australia has announced that the Australian women’s team will retire from all formats after the upcoming series against India. Pakistan’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmed, has stated that the only feasible path to sustainable peace in Ukraine is through a dialogue that prioritizes negotiations.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has praised the government for its handling of recent protests, saying that the Iranian nation is strong, powerful, and informed.
