20thamendment

One telling trait of kleptocrats is their use of their country’s treasury, as they would use personal bank accounts.

The two senators were temporarily suspended from office by the SC until passage of the amendment.

The bill will allow for parliamentarians, currently in limbo, to be restored.

It augurs well for our democracy and indicates that the govt is eager to iron out the wrinkles which mar the system.

PML-N reject­s allega­tions. Says statem­ent made by PTI shows lack of knowle­dge regard­ing the amendm­ent.

JI lawmakers remain opposed to interim set-up framework.

Bill passed by 74-2 votes, with Professor Khursheed Ahmed and Professor Muhammad Ibrahim Khan opposing it.

Opposition groups express reservations over the bill; govt remains optimistic.

Leader of House requests chair for more time to develop consensus with all political, religious parties.

It ensures that overzealous reformers will not waste time and energy on transforming economic governance in 90 days.