Advertisement
Categories: NewsPolitics

PHC Orders KP Assembly Session within Fortnight

Advertisement

The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has issued a directive for the newly elected Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) assembly session to be convened within a fortnight, addressing the contentious issue of members unable to take oath on reserved seats.

Justice SM Atiq Shah, presiding over the case, delivered a comprehensive 24-page judgment, delving into the legal complexities surrounding the matter.

The court’s ruling mandates the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the provincial cabinet to promptly convene a meeting of the KP Assembly, as per Article 105 of the Constitution, which stipulates the assembly’s summoning within 14 days.

Ahead of the upcoming Senate elections, the PHC has directed that the newly elected members must be sworn in without delay. Furthermore, the court has specifically instructed the Speaker of the KP Assembly to administer the oath to members holding special seats.

The ruling underscores that the obstruction of newly elected members from taking oath on designated seats constitutes a violation of the Constitution, emphasizing the paramount importance of upholding the democratic process.

Advertisement
Amir Shahzad

Amir Shahzad is a experienced journalist with exceptional leadership skills. Graduated from University of Peshawar, he pitched number of acclaimed stories in the national news channels. At present, serving as senior reporter in a reputed news channel of Pakistan, Amir deliver a vast array of in-depth and informative news packages on country's most strenuous part Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) bordering Afghanistan. He loves reading and travelling.

Recent Posts

Unmissable events in Dubai this June for Pakistani visitors

Dubai has long been a favourite destination for people from Pakistan, offering a vibrant mix…

2 days ago

Bank Alfalah partners with IBA and PAQI to launch Karachi’s first scientific Emissions Inventory Report

Marking World Environment Day, Bank Alfalah, in collaboration with the Pakistan Air Quality Initiative (PAQI)…

2 days ago

Karachi Fault Line Active as City Experiences Multiple Earthquakes Over Two Days

Karachi has been rattled by a series of low-intensity earthquakes over the past two days,…

4 days ago

AI with a Human Touch: The Next Step for Pakistani Banking Industry

No one likes standing in long lines, filling endless forms, or waiting days for a…

5 days ago

Government Weighs Income Tax Cuts, Pay Hikes, and Sector Relief in Budget 2025–26

The federal government is reviewing a series of relief proposals aimed at easing financial pressure…

5 days ago

Emirates Pakistan and Consulate of Italy Ink Partnership to Enhance Diplomatic Travel and Cultural Exchange

Emirates, the world's largest international airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the…

5 days ago