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Ruling coalition pushes for constitutional amendments as PTI boycotts National Assembly vote

dawn.com — October 20, 2024, 10:01 PM UTC

Summary: The National Assembly is currently debating the 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill 2024, which follows its approval by the Senate. The bill proposes several amendments, including fixing the chief justice's term. The government needs 224 votes to pass it into law.

The ruling coalition praised the bill's progress, while the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) criticized it, claiming it does not represent the people's will. PTI leaders alleged harassment of their members and announced a boycott of the voting process, despite having no objections to the bill's content.

Defense Minister Khawaja Asif stated the amendments aim to restore parliamentary dignity, while PTI leaders warned that the changes could undermine judicial independence. The government plans to proceed with the amendments regardless of PTI's participation.

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