After the Senate passed the 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill 2024 with a two-thirds majority on Sunday evening, the National Assembly is now holding a crucial session to vote on the bill. The government requires 224 votes to pass the bill and officially enact it into law.

Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar has laid “The Constitution Twenty-Sixth Amendment Bill, 2024.” Taking the floor, the Law Minister said that the constitutional amendment has been brought to provide speedy and inexpensive justice to the people and ensure transparency.

Controversial bill, now approved by the cabinet, intends to make sweeping changes to Pakistan’s judicial system. The PPP-led coalition govt struggling to find broad political consensus.

After several delays, the Senate commenced voting on the 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill, also known as the Constitutional Package, and eventially passed it on Sunday. The legislation proposes a series of amendments, including an extension of the Chief Justice’s term.

After the Senate on Sunday passed the controversial 26th Constitution Amendment Bill, capping Pakistan’s Chief Justice tenure for three years, a session of the National Assembly is now underway to pass the bill.

The Pakistan Senate passed the 26th constitutional Amendment Bill with a two-thirds majority on Sunday, Ary News reported. The bill aimed at ensuring quick justice had received push back from opposition,

Pakistan's Cabinet, led by PM Sharif, approves the draft of the 26th constitutional amendment. The amendment faces scrutiny over its potential impact on judicial independence.