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Pakistan parliament approves more powers for Army Chief Asim Munir, curbs top courtPakistan's parliament approved a constitutional amendment expanding the army chief's powers and limiting the Supreme Court's authority. The...
Opposition vows nationwide protests as Pakistan moves to pass 27th Constitutional AmendmentPakistan's parliament is set to vote on the 27th Constitutional Amendment, which proposes significant changes including abolishing the CJCS...
Hasina 'destroyed everything', will hold election after ushering in reforms: YunusBangladesh's interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, vows to overhaul the nation's governance, economy, and judiciary before holding elections. He ...
Pakistan downgraded to "authoritarian regime", records greatest deterioration in Asia, Australia: ReportNotably, Pakistan's score on the EIU Democracy Index fell by 0.88 to 3.25, resulting in a fall of 11 places in the global ranking table, to...
Country more important than any institution: Arun JaitleyOn Day 1, a galaxy of speakers led by FM Arun Jaitley debated issues facing the nation and industry.
India has taken decisive turn in five years, it's becoming more honest, transparent: Arun Jaitley"Last five years have been turning point, systems have become transparent. It’s now possible to run India in a transparent manner," Arun Ja...
Dissident Pakistanis concerned over attempts to alter country's ConstitutionThe 18th amendment of the Constitution of Pakistan was passed by the National Assembly of Pakistan on April 8, 2010, removing the power of ...
Normalising ties with neighbours will bring peace in Pakistan: Imran KhanKhan once again promised to transform Pakistan into a Medina-like welfare state, which was set up by the Prophet in early years of Islam.
World Bank accepts many of Modi govt's reform claims, big thumbs-up likely next monthReforms like GST have not been taken into account as the impact is yet to be felt by users. But India is expecting these to reflect in next...
Ram Jethmalani attacks new law on judges appointmentRam Jethmalani attacked the Centre's defence of the new law on appointment of judges saying it would compromise with the independence of th...
Nawaz Sharif asks Pakistani media to play responsible role to overcome challengesPrime Minister Nawaz Sharif today asked the Pakistani media to play a responsible role and help his government overcome challenges facing t...
Make Pakistan's nuclear development a greater international priority: ReportThe report, to be released tomorrow, has been authored by Dhruva Jaishankar, Andrew Small and Daniel Twining from German Marshall Fund.
Parvez Musharraf's spokesman criticises decision on treason trialInterior Min Nisar Ali had yesterday said the government will approach the Supreme Court to initiate a treason prosecution of Musharraf.
- Mulayam Singh Yadav receives International Jurists Award
Yadav, former defence minister, was selected for the award for his unflinching "contribution to the advancement of the bar and the bench."
- New law minister Salman Khurshid wants Supreme Court to reform, be consistent
The new law minister has urged the Supreme Court to speak in one voice and reform in the direction of consistency.
Pakistan hopes again, constitutionallyAt first glance, instability resembling incipient anarchy still seems to prevail in Pakistan.
- Govt to bring Commercial Court Bill in winter session
In a bid to improve the legal climate in the country for doing business, the government is all set to introduce a legislation for setting u...
- Govt will make judges accountable
Reforms seem to be the order of the day for the new UPA government with the law ministry on Friday announcing a significant step aimed at t...
- Global think tank asks Pak to reverse radicalisation
A leading international think tank has asked Pakistan's new government to reverse State-driven Islamisation that has radicalised swathes of...
- America opposed to Pak govt's pact with militants: US Senator
The US is opposed to any agreements with Pak militants.