Pakistan’s Federal Structure Strengthens with Constitutional Amendments, Says Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar. In a recent address to the lawyers’ chambers in Rawalpindi, the minister highlighted the benefits of the 26th and 27th constitutional amendments, which have been criticized despite their positive impact on the country’s federal structure. According to Tarar, the establishment of the Supreme Court has strengthened the federation, and the amendments are aimed at improving the country’s governance.
The minister acknowledged the criticism of the property law in Punjab, assuring that the issue would be resolved soon. He also stated that those who politicize the issue will be embarrassed, and he would take up the matter with the Punjab government. Tarar clarified that there was some ambiguity in the changes related to the Chief Justice of Pakistan, but Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial would continue to serve in the position.
In a recent development, the police arrested two robbers in Karachi’s Orangi Sector 9 after a shootout. Severe fog has severely affected daily life in various parts of Punjab, with multiple motorway sections being closed. Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, praised Pakistan’s achievements after the victory in the war, stating that the country’s global standing has never been higher.
In a separate incident, Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza, a religious scholar, expressed his concerns about PTI founder Imran Khan’s health, stating that being confined to a cell is a common experience for many prisoners who have served two years in jail. According to a report by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, digital connectivity has increased significantly in Pakistan, with 96% of households having access to a mobile or smartphone.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued an alert due to severe fog in the country. Former cricketer Shahid Afridi expressed his willingness to engage in talks with the establishment and improve ties with the provinces. A wounded wild deer was spotted in the Pindora Sojuwa area of Sialkot’s Pasrur.
In another development, the Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, met separately with Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and IG Sindh Javed Odho. In a tragic incident, four bodies were found near the Mai Kolachi area in Karachi. The PTI criticized Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb’s statement, calling it an attempt to cover up the government’s failures.
PTI leader Rana Sanaullah stated that the party’s leadership is willing to engage in talks with the government, but the prime minister has refused. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the importance of privatizing state-owned enterprises to reduce losses, while Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari reiterated the importance of dialogue and diplomacy to resolve issues.
