K-P CM GANDAPUR QUESTIONS TIMING OF AMENDMENT BILL
Posted on September 17, 2024 by News Desk
Speaking on the proposed constitutional amendment, Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa remarked, “far from bringing about an amendment, how could they even think of presenting a bill [over it] while we are here.”
After giving a speech at the Rahmatul-lil-Alameen Conference, Ali Amin Gandapur addressed the media and described the measure as “an attack on democracy” that his administration would not permit to pass. In addition, he said, individuals who advocate for this kind of legislation’should be ashamed.’
Gandapur warned that attempts to introduce such a bill would encounter strong resistance in the legislature and in court. In order to make sure that no one would have the guts to propose such legislation, the Chief Minister promised to exercise every constitutional right. Apart from his comments regarding the law, Ali Amin Gandapur was present at the Rahmatul-lil-Alameen Conference, which was organised at the provincial level for the first time during Rabi-ul-Awwal.
A wide range of academics from different backgrounds, government leaders, and elected officials attended the conference held in Peshawar to commemorate Eid Milad-un-Nabi.
Ali Amin Gandapur commended the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a source of wisdom and justice throughout his speech.
He emphasised the significance of imitating the Prophet and restated the government’s pledge to support religious instruction and foster harmony.
In addition, he considered the Islamic teachings and Imran Khan’s legacy as the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, which promoted the honour and dignity of the Prophet.
Furthermore, a petition opposing the government’s proposed constitutional revision has been submitted to Pakistan’s Supreme Court. Prominent attorneys Abid Zuberi, Shafqat Mehmood Chauhan, Shahab Sarki, Ishtiaq Ahmed Khan, and Munir Kakar have all filed a petition asking for the proposed change to be ruled illegal.
The petitioners contend that the revisions directly violate the essential tenets of Pakistan’s Constitution, including judicial independence and the separation of powers.
The petition asks the Supreme Court to declare the constitutional amendment void and to prevent the federal government from moving further with it. The petition also underlines how sacrosanct the judiciary’s independence and authority are and how Parliament cannot interfere with them.
It also asserts that the planned changes will violate the authority of judges, which will make the judiciary less capable of carrying out its duties. Respondents to the petition include the National Assembly, the Senate, the federal government, and all four provinces. The petitioners want the Supreme Court to protect the independence of the judiciary and stop any changes that could compromise the separation of powers.