Which clauses are included in constitutional amendment bill?
Pakistan
More than 20 clauses are part of the bill which is likely to be passed on Monday
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Important points of the constitutional amendment bill, which is likely to be tabled soon in the National Assembly and Senate, have come to the fore.
Cabinet sources said 22 clauses would be included in the proposed constitutional package.
The amendments to the clauses 51, 63, 175, 187 and 195 would be part of the package.
Sources disclosed that among the proposed amendments are enhancing the representation of Balochistan Assembly as it has been proposed to increase the seats of Balochistan from 65 to 81.
Cabinet sources also said it had been suggested to send names of a panel of five senior judges to the prime minister for the appointment of the chief justice.
It was added that the parliamentary committee would be combined with the judicial commission for the former’s empowerment.
Cabinet sources further said the establishment of a constitutional court having five judges would be ensured.
