Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur recently criticized a constitutional amendment bill, stating, “How could they even consider presenting such a bill while we are here?” After speaking at the Rahmatul-lil-Alameen Conference, he described the bill as an ‘attack on democracy,’ vowing that his government would thwart its success. He condemned those behind the legislation, suggesting they ‘should be ashamed.’
Gandapur warned that attempts to pass the bill would encounter firm opposition in Parliament and through legal channels. He committed to employing all constitutional measures to deter similar future proposals.
Alongside his comments on the bill, Gandapur participated in the inaugural provincial-level Rahmatul-lil-Alameen Conference in Peshawar during Rabi-ul-Awwal, celebrating Eid Milad-un-Nabi. The event drew elected officials, government representatives, and scholars.
He also cited the teachings of Islam and the legacy of Imran Khan, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party’s founder, emphasizing respect for the Prophet.
Additionally, a petition has been lodged with the Supreme Court of Pakistan challenging the government’s proposed constitutional amendment. Filed by noted lawyers, including Abid Zuberi and Shafqat Mehmood Chauhan, the petition asserts that the amendment contradicts the constitutional principles of separation of powers and judicial independence, urging the court to declare it null and void. The petition emphasizes the judiciary’s inviolable independence and authority, arguing that the amendment would impair judicial functioning. It calls for the Supreme Court to maintain judicial independence and uphold the separation of powers, listing the federal government, provinces, National Assembly, Senate, and other entities as respondents.
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