OPINION | Constitutionally Speaking, Pakistan National Assembly Is Still In Session. Know Why
2 years, 9 months ago

OPINION | Constitutionally Speaking, Pakistan National Assembly Is Still In Session. Know Why

ABP News  

On April 3, 2022 the National Assembly of Pakistan’s Majlis-e-shoora was dissolved, sending the country into a political turmoil and chaos and creating a constitutional crisis. The Constitution binds Pakistan’s President to act on the advice of the prime minister of the country. Thus, Article 48 gives power to the President of Pakistan to override the advice of the prime minister, if the subject matter is the one over which he has been empowered to act. The power to dissolve the constitution would be covered under discretionary power of the President under Article 48 and not Article 48, because the President must apply his mind before dissolving the NA as advice could be illegal or ultra vires or mala fide. Therefore, the advice of PM Imran Khan is tainted in light of Pakistan’s constitutional provision, which also taints the act of the President.

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Pakistan’s National Assembly likely to be dissolved on August 9
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan’s National Assembly likely to be dissolved on August 9

Al Jazeera  

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Pak National Assembly adjourned, to meet again on Monday to elect new PM
2 years, 9 months ago

Pak National Assembly adjourned, to meet again on Monday to elect new PM

India Today  

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Pakistan National Assembly adjourned, to meet again on April 11 to elect new Prime Minister
2 years, 9 months ago

Pakistan National Assembly adjourned, to meet again on April 11 to elect new Prime Minister

The Hindu  

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2 years, 9 months ago

Pakistan government falls, Imran Khan becomes first prime minister to lose no-trust vote

Firstpost  

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Pakistan SC overturns Imran Khan govt's actions, calls for no-trust vote on April 9
2 years, 9 months ago

Pakistan SC overturns Imran Khan govt's actions, calls for no-trust vote on April 9

India Today  

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Big blow to Imran Khan, to face no-confidence vote on April 9, rules Pakistan Supreme Court
2 years, 9 months ago

Big blow to Imran Khan, to face no-confidence vote on April 9, rules Pakistan Supreme Court

India TV News  

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Pakistan Crisis: Supreme Court Adjourns Hearing Till Thursday; President Writes to EC to Announce Election Dates
2 years, 9 months ago

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News 18  

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Tampering with the Constitution in Pakistan
2 years, 9 months ago

Tampering with the Constitution in Pakistan

The Hindu  

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Pak braces for elections after Prez dissolves assembly, Supreme Court moves in
2 years, 9 months ago

Pak braces for elections after Prez dissolves assembly, Supreme Court moves in

Hindustan Times  

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Pakistan National Assembly dissolved, elections within 90 days: 10 updates
2 years, 9 months ago

Pakistan National Assembly dissolved, elections within 90 days: 10 updates

Live Mint  

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Pakistan crisis: President approves dissolution of National Assembly
2 years, 9 months ago

Pakistan crisis: President approves dissolution of National Assembly

Live Mint  

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Pakistan Assembly dissolved after PM Imran Khan's advice, elections to be held in 90 days
2 years, 9 months ago

Pakistan Assembly dissolved after PM Imran Khan's advice, elections to be held in 90 days

India Today  

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Pakistan Parliament dismisses no-confidence motion against Khan
2 years, 9 months ago

Pakistan Parliament dismisses no-confidence motion against Khan

Al Jazeera  

President dissolves National Assembly which means elections will be held within 90 days. Imran Khan has survived a move to oust him as Pakistan’s prime minister, getting a reprieve when the deputy speaker of Parliament blocked a no-confidence motion as unconstitutional. Khan, whose fate was not immediately clear, later advised the country’s president to dissolve Parliament, leading to fresh political …

No-confidence motion: Pak National Assembly Speaker summons Parliament session on March 25
2 years, 9 months ago

No-confidence motion: Pak National Assembly Speaker summons Parliament session on March 25

India Today  

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5 years, 10 months ago

Decisions Taken By Parliament During Challenging Times To Be Respected: Islamabad HC Rejects Plea Against Release Of Abhinandan [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

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