Islamabad, Nov 4 (Alliance News): The Pakistani government is set to table significant legislation in today’s parliamentary session, with potential implications for the judiciary and national security, The News reported Monday.
Federal Law Minister Senator Azam Nazir Tarar will present the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2024 in the National Assembly.
This move, in line with Article 89(2) of the Constitution, is part of the government’s broader agenda to modernize the legal framework and promote swifter justice.
This ordinance, which has already been laid in the Senate, will now proceed to the National Assembly’s standing committee.
Scheduled to begin at 4 pm, today’s session may also see the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2024 introduced, which proposes to extend security agencies’ authority to detain suspects for six months on counter-terrorism charges.
This measure, according to government officials, is intended solely to address terrorism-related issues and safeguard national security.
Additionally, a bill proposing to increase the number of Supreme Court judges from 17 to 25 is anticipated to be discussed.
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) Barrister Aqeel Malik clarified that this proposal, originally presented as a private member’s bill by Senator Abdul Qadir, will support the judiciary’s capacity to handle cases efficiently.
Barrister Aqeel Malik addressed the public, dispelling rumors about the proposed anti-terrorism amendments.
He emphasized that these changes are in no way politically motivated but are necessary to strengthen Pakistan’s stance on national security.
