Tag: 2023
NA approves amendments in OSA despite allies’ reservations
Official Secrets (Amendment) Bill passed by National Assembly with minor changes. Government allies express discontent, cautioning against its potential future use against current administration members.
‘April 18’ observed as Black Day by Pakistan Bar Council
Pakistan Bar Council observes "Black Day" on April 18 to protest the suspension of Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Act, 2023.
Bill to curtail CJP’s suo motu powers long-held demand of lawyers’ community: Senior lawyers
Senior lawyers supported the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill, 2023 passed in the National Assembly on Wednesday. The proposed legislation curtails the discretionary powers of the Chief Justice of Pakistan to take suo motu notices.