Constitutional Amendment
Field Marshal Asim Munir Appointed as Pakistan's First Chief of Defence Forces in Historic Military Restructuring
Dec 05, 2025 07:25 am CST
In a significant development for Pakistan's military structure, President Asif Ali Zardari has approved Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir's appointment as the country's first-ever Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) for a five-year term. Simultaneously maintaining his position as Chief of Army Staff, Munir becomes only the second military officer in Pakistani history to hold the Field Marshal rank. This appointment follows the recent 27th Constitutional Amendment aimed at centralizing military command, representing a major shift in Pakistan's defense leadership framework.
Imran Khan: From Cricket Legend to Political Prisoner as Pakistan's Military Consolidates Power
Nov 28, 2025 02:09 am CST
Former cricket champion and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan remains unseen for 25 days amidst troubling rumors, while General Asim Munir orchestrates a constitutional overhaul granting himself unprecedented military authority. This power shift threatens Pakistan's political stability as judicial independence crumbles under the new amendments that protect military leadership from accountability.
Constitutional Barriers: Can Donald Trump Legally Serve a Third Presidential Term?
Oct 28, 2025 05:28 pm CST
This article examines the constitutional obstacles preventing Donald Trump from serving a third presidential term. It explores the 22nd Amendment's two-term limit, the unlikely path to amending the Constitution, and why Trump cannot circumvent these restrictions by running as vice president. Constitutional experts clarify that despite speculation, the legal framework firmly prohibits presidents from serving more than two terms.
Congress and Opposition Parties Boycott Parliamentary Committee on Bills to Remove Arrested Officials
Oct 14, 2025 12:11 pm CST
Congress has officially declined to participate in the joint parliamentary committee examining three controversial bills that would allow removal of government officials arrested for 30 consecutive days. Other opposition parties including Trinamool Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and AAP have also joined the boycott, claiming the legislation targets opposition leaders and is unconstitutional.
The Contradiction of Indian Judiciary: Abolishing Royal Titles While Preserving Colonial Honorifics
Oct 07, 2025 08:54 pm CST
The Rajasthan High Court's recent abolition of princely titles highlights a glaring contradiction in India's legal system. While the court correctly ruled that royal designations have no place in democratic India, the judiciary itself clings to colonial-era honorifics like "My Lord." This analysis examines how these persistent hierarchical practices undermine democratic principles and calls for comprehensive reform to modernize courtroom culture and make justice more accessible to ordinary citizens.
Opinion | How The Bill To Sack Jailed Ministers Turns Justice Into Performance Art
Sep 16, 2025 04:57 pm CST
In effect, the Bill creates a special class of litigants, of our elected Ministers, whose detention, if more than 39 days, will automatically trigger disqualification - inevitably guaranteeing that such cases will be treated as urgent matters.