Constitution (Twenty-sixth Amendment) Act 2024
Constitution 26 Amendment Act 2024,
The Constitution (Twenty-sixth Amendment) Act, 2024, is a significant update to Pakistan’s constitution, passed by the Parliament on October 20-21, 2024. This amendment brings about key changes to the country’s judicial, parliamentary, and executive frameworks. 26 آئینی ترمیم پاکستان
Key Provisions:
– Removal of Suo Motu Powers: The Supreme Court’s ability to take suo motu notices has been removed.
– Tenure of Chief Justice: The Chief Justice of Pakistan’s tenure has been capped at three years.
– Judicial Commission of Pakistan: The commission’s composition has been revised to include representatives from various stakeholders.
– Constitutional Bench: A separate constitutional bench has been established within the Supreme Court.
– Environmental Rights: Article 9A has been inserted, recognizing the right to a clean and healthy environment as a fundamental right.
– Elimination of Riba: The amendment aims to eliminate Riba (interest) by January 1, 2028.