Law minister says all parties consulted; Opposition protests lack of transparency; Cabinet approves draft bill
Federal Minister for Law Azam Nazeer Tarar. PHOTO: EXPRESS/FILE
Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Thursday introduced the 27th (Constitution) Amendment Bill in the Senate, triggering a heated debate between treasury and opposition benches soon after its presentation.
Introducing the bill, the minister said the draft bill has been prepared after consultation with all political parties. He said discussions regarding the 27th amendment had been ongoing for several days, and the federal cabinet had granted its formal approval earlier in the day.
He clarified that the proposed legislation included provisions to empower the Ju
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