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Challenges for the new Chief Justice of Pakistan 0
- Blog, National Security
- November 11, 2024
The elevation of Justice Yahya Afridi as the Chief Justice of Pakistan has brought in challenges which need an almost immediate addressal by him. These include Judicial-legal challenges, political and administrative challenges, amongst others. The new Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) was sworn in on Saturday, 26th October. What is to be seen is whether the CJPREAD MORE
26th Constitutional Amendment and Trichotomy of Powers 0
- Blog, National Security
- November 11, 2024
The National Assembly of Pakistan has passed 26th constitutional amendment on October 21, violating the core principle of trichotomy of powers. The 26th amendment, also referred as the constitutional package, has been approved with a two-third majority of the parliament. The very first draft of the constitutional package consisted of 53 clauses, but after the consultationREAD MORE
26th Constitutional Amendment: Judicial Reforms or Judiciary in shackles?0
- Blog, National Security
- November 11, 2024
The 26th constitutional amendment of Pakistan has given overriding authority to Parliament over judiciary. It has sparked intense debate across the country. The amendment shackles the judiciary by compromising its independence and paving the way for increased political influence over the judiciary. By limiting the role of judiciary in interpreting certain constitutional provisions and reviewingREAD MORE

Reflection of 26th Constitutional Amendment 0
- Blog, National Security
- November 11, 2024
The 26th Constitutional Amendment passed in October 2024, is a landmark legal reform that seeks to address several critical areas of governance and judicial structure. It introduces notable changes to Pakistan’s judicial system, economic policies, and environmental rights, aiming to align them with democratic principles and Islamic values. The amendment was presented during a timeREAD MORE
Appointment of CJP in the light of 26th Constitutional Amendment 0
- Blog, National Security
- November 11, 2024
Parliament passed the 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill 2024 with a two-thirds majority. The government required to secure 224 votes and it managed to secure 225 votes as majority of the opposition members staged a walk out. After being passed by the Parliament, presidential assent was rendered to the 26th Constitutional Amendment. The two important articles which areREAD MORE
Is Greater Israel Feasible?0
- Blog, Human Security
- November 11, 2024
Israel’s expansionist agenda may be a grand biblical promise to the Jews having immense geopolitical significance, but its realization is hardly impossible. The challenges posed to the materialization of this concept are eroding sovereignty of nation states, collapse of diplomatic relations, change of demography, domestic opposition, ethical or moral reservations, downgrading democratic values and internationalREAD MORE