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سابق جج سپریم کورٹ نے قیام پاکستان کے 79 سال بعد colonial mind کے اثرات اور عدلیہ کی کردار سازی پر تبصرہ کرتے ہوئے حقیقی آزادی کے لیے تعلیم اور انسانیت کے علوم کی اہمیت پر زور دیا ہے۔
Aug 14, 2026, 2:41 AM
On National Minorities Day, Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced steps to reinforce legal protections and promote equality for the country’s minority groups. Both leaders reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to justice, tolerance, and unity, while citing historic constitutional foundations.
The Express Tribune
Mahmood Khan Achakzai wrote a formal letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif requesting the start of the constitutional process to appoint a new chief election commissioner and members of the Election Commission of Pakistan for Sindh and Balochistan.
The Express Tribune
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The Islamabad High Court has directed the government to explain the constitutional ramifications of allowing the prime minister’s recommendations for judicial appointments to sit idle, after a petition raised concerns about a presidential delay.
Dawn
Punjab’s cabinet has announced a budget for local‑government elections that were constitutionally due in April 2022, signalling a move to restore grassroots democracy while critics highlight that the province’s law gives elected councils limited real authority.
Dawn
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi urges creation of more provinces, asserting Pakistan’s governance system has collapsed. His proposal, supported by the military, faces widespread political criticism and legal challenges.
Dawn
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir government led by the Pakistan Peoples Party appointed seven new members to its Public Service Commission (PSC) days before its term ends. The move, made under constitutional provisions, has raised concerns about the propriety and timing of the appointments. Opposition leader Shahid Mehmood Wani criticized the decision, urging the new elected government to decide such matters.
Dawn
Pakistan’s government is working toward creating between seven and twenty‑seven new provinces, but the effort confronts constitutional requirements and political opposition that could cause backlash.
Dawn
An opinion piece in Dawn argues that Pakistan needs to focus on reforming local governments and fiscal planning before drawing new provincial borders, highlighting constitutional mandates, administrative costs, and economic sustainability.
Dawn
The Express Tribune editorial argues that Pakistan’s political debate over creating new provinces highlights deeper governance challenges, urging a focus on rule‑of‑law, institutional effectiveness and equitable tax systems rather than administrative restructuring.
The Express Tribune
The death of Karachi businessman Mir Raza Ali has taken a new turn after his parents filed a plea for exhumation, following a police conclusion of suicide. The family’s request was initially granted by a court but later postponed when they objected to the sudden reconstitution of a medico‑legal board. The case highlights persistent disputes over forensic reports and calls for stronger oversight in Pakistan’s investigative system.
Dawn
The Supreme Court Bar Association voiced support for Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi’s proposal to create new provinces, arguing that the move would improve governance and living standards. The Pakistan Bar Council reaffirmed the need for constitutional adherence, while also condemning press restrictions.
Dawn
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said the creation of new provinces would not lead to violence and dismissed claims of a collapsed governance system. He cited repeated unanimous opposition by the Sindh Assembly and highlighted constitutional procedures for provincial changes.
The Express Tribune
Officials from Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs led a solidarity walk on Constitution Avenue in Islamabad to celebrate the seventh anniversary of Youm-e-Istehsal and to reaffirm support for the Kashmiri people.
Google News - Pakistan
A Hindu community group in Pakistan has begun a campaign in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province to seek constitutional protections for minority citizens.
Google News - Pakistan
