Tuesday, April 25, 2023

The Role of the Judiciary in Protecting Human Rights in Pakistan

April 25, 2023 0
The role of the judiciary in protecting human rights in Pakistan is crucial. While human rights are universal and enshrined in Pakistan's constitution, their implementation has been challenging. The judiciary is responsible for upholding the constitution and protecting human rights, and its significance cannot be overstated.The judiciary in Pakistan has a long history of protecting human rights, especially those of marginalized communities such as religious...

Friday, April 21, 2023

Stripping Away Suo Motu Powers: The Battle for Judiciary Independence in Pakistan

April 21, 2023 0
The National Assembly of Pakistan has passed a bill known as the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Act 2023, which aims to curb the powers of the chief justice of Pakistan in taking suo motu notice. The bill proposes that a three-member committee consisting of senior judges will have the power to take suo motu notice instead of the chief justice alone. This committee will also ensure transparent proceedings in the apex court and give the right to appeal.However,...

Thursday, April 20, 2023

"Supreme Court Orders Negotiations and Funding for Elections in Pakistan"

April 20, 2023 0
The Supreme Court of Pakistan recently considered a petition requesting for the national and provincial assemblies to hold general elections simultaneously. The court ordered the federal coalition and PTI to negotiate an agreement on the elections before 4pm on the same day. However, the proceedings did not resume as the three-judge bench did not appear in the courtroom. The coalition parties informed the court that they had planned to hold a dialogue with...

Saturday, April 15, 2023

General Knowledge MCQS

April 15, 2023 0
 1.  Iran and Saudi Arabia on 10 March 2023 reached an agreement to restore diplomatic ties afterA. 4 yearsB. 7 yearsC. 10 yearsD. 13 years2. The “Iran-Saudi Peace Deal” was brokered by(A) Pakistan(B) China(C) United States(D) United Arab Emirates3. The Silk Roads: A New History of The World” is written by___________?A. XI JinPingB. Joe BiddenC. Peter FrankopanD. David Ricardo4. How many Countries Are the Members Of NATO?A. 31B. 29C. 28D. 275. International...

Supreme Court Orders Rs21bn for Fair Elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

April 15, 2023 0
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued an order to the State Bank of Pakistan to allocate Rs21bn ($127m) for the purpose of conducting the general elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assemblies by 17th April. This directive was issued to ensure that the election process is carried out smoothly and without any hindrances. The court has also instructed the Election Commission of Pakistan to verify that the funds have been made available to it...