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.

Senators laud unanimous passage of the bill by National Assembly.

How the 20th Amendment will fare is anyone’s guess, on paper it represents a significant step forward for democracy.

Govt, opposition agree on formula for caretaker set-up after negotiations.

The Federal cabinet, earlier in the day, approved the Amendment draft during a meeting.

Talks end with parties seeking a grand cooperation against interference.

Agreements already made on caretaker government.

All deadlocks between the government and the Opposition have been resolved.

Sharif says ECP’s negligence stirred “serious crisis” in bogus votes issue, ECP should be held responsible if...

Nisar arrogantly insists that Gilani and his promoter, Zardari, do not believe in ‘meaningful consultation’.

Imran says PML-N’s ‘friendly opposition’ and JUI-F support is destroying the country.

Rehman Malik orders probe into allegations that MNAs carry weapons to session.

Government agrees to not extend ECP chief’s tenure, few stumbling blocks remain.

Deadlo­ck remain­s on make up of careta­ker govern­ment.

Alliance between PPP, PML-N, JUI-F is destroying Pakistan politically and economically, says Imran Khan

Government shied away from presenting the 20th Amendment Bill, deferred matter without giving alternative time frame

Awan says Gilani held consultations about legal aspects of by-polls.

Proposed amendment will give MPs elected under incomplete ECP legal cover.