The National Assembly has recently approved two major bills aimed at expanding the Supreme Court by increasing the number of judges from 17 to 34 and making changes to the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Ordinance. This decision faced strong objections from opposition members, who protested during the session.
Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar and Defence Minister Khawaja Asif presented the bills. Both ministers wore headphones to avoid being distracted by opposition members’ loud protests. Meanwhile, opposition members expressed their disapproval by gathering at the speaker’s dais and even tearing up copies of the bills in protest.
Aside from these bills, the assembly’s agenda included discussions on Pakistan’s position in the Rule of Law Index, a motion to formally thank the President for his recent address, and concerns regarding Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) planes that are currently grounded.
The Senate is also preparing for its upcoming session, which includes a busy 39-point agenda. Among the topics, the Senate will discuss three new bills that are set to be introduced.
These legislative activities indicate an active period in Pakistan’s government, as lawmakers address issues of judicial structure, legal reform, and national matters. However, the opposition’s resistance highlights the ongoing disagreements over the government’s decisions, especially concerning changes in the judiciary.
