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Legal experts weigh in on Supreme Court’s ruling

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A five-member bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, has unanimously declared the deputy speaker’s ruling to stop the no-confidence motion as well as the dissolution of the national assembly by the prime minister as contrary to the law and constitution.

The Court has also ordered for the national assembly to be restored, and for the vote of no confidence to be held on April 9.

On Sunday, the deputy speaker of the national assembly blocked the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan terming it a “foreign conspiracy”. Later the prime minister dissolved the national assembly and called for a fresh election. The same day the Supreme Court took up the case to decide whether the deputy speaker had the legal and constitutional authority to sidestep the no-trust move.

“Supreme Court rises up to the occasion”

Legal expert Muneeb Farooq tweeted that the Supreme Court of Pakistan has risen up to the occasion and has “declared every action of April 3 as unconstitutional”.

Supreme Court rises up to the occasion and declares every action of April 3rd 2022 by the Govt and its functionaries UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
— Muneeb Farooq (@muneebfaruqpak) April 7, 2022

“Thankfully, we are celebrating this order that has torn to shreds the actions of April 3. It is should be embarrassing for the ruling party for they did not conduct themselves in an honourable and graceful way.”

“The constitution wins”

Lawyer Salaar Khan tweeted that the constitution had won, adding that “may the doctrine of necessity forever remain six feet beneath the ground.”

May the Doctrine of Necessity forever remain six feet beneath the ground. pic.twitter.com/ONyG6cb1sf
— Salaar Khan (@Brainmasalaar) April 7, 2022

“Faith in sanctity of constitution strengthened”

Legal expert Reema Omer said on the social media website that “faith in the sanctity of the constitution” had been strengthened, adding that it was not impractical or idealistic to have this expectation from the Court.

Faith in the sanctity of the Constitution strengthened, doctrine of necessity remains buried – turns out it wasn’t “idealism” and “impractical” to have this expectation afterall ❤️
— Reema Omer (@reema_omer) April 7, 2022

“ECP’s role important”

The Election Commission of Pakistan told the Court that an election cannot be held before seven or eight months, which must have also played a role in the final decision, lawyer Kamran Murtaza told Geo News, adding that either the prime minister should resign or face the vote of no trust.

“Prime Minister Imran Khan has both options,” he said.

“For the first time in three decades”

Lawyer Asad Rahim Khan tweeted that it was a “good day for the constitution and for the sanctity of parliament”.

He added that “for the first time in almost three decades, the Supreme Court has not only held dissolution illegal but also restored parliament – ensuring none of the moral greyness we had with the Junejo-era verdict.”

A good day for the Constitution, and for the sanctity of parliament.

For the first time in almost three decades, the Supreme Court has not only held dissolution illegal, but also restored parliament – ensuring none of the moral greyness we had with the Junejo-era verdict.
— Asad Rahim Khan (@AsadRahim) April 7, 2022

‘PTI should send notices to its lawmakers’

Legal expert Reza Ali tweeted that the ruling PTI should follow the process to send show-cause notices to it the lawmakers from its party who have defected.

If PTI is genuinely invested in the constitutional process, initiate Show Cause notices under 63A against its Members voting against party discipline. There’s a process. Follow it, rather than screaming bloody murder.
— Reza Ali (@RezaAli1980) April 7, 2022

‘Democracy at its finest’

Shedding light on the judgment, lawyer Zoe Khan said that the decision of the SC today reflected “democracy at its finest”.

“The beauty of today’s Supreme Court judgment is that 5 of 5 Learned Judges unanimously upheld the sanctity of the Constitution of The Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Democracy at its finest! Pakistan Zindabad,” she tweeted.

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As of today, the F-8 Underpass is now open to traffic. Naqvi

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According to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, traffic will begin to flow through the F-8 Exchange Underpass today.

During his inspection visit to the F-8 Exchange Interchange and Serena Interchange Projects in Islamabad, the minister made the statement.

According to him, the F-8 Exchange Chowk Interchange Project is still being worked on nonstop.

Serena Chowk Interchange will be opened in January, according to Mohsin Naqvi, and the construction will be finished in 60 days.

He said any kind of hindrance to the projects should be removed and projects be completed on time at all costs.

He said with the completion of the projects, citizens’ traffic woes will end.
The minister also ordered protection of trees during construction of projects.

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An event for medical training is being held at CMH Peshawar, and Major General Masood is distributing awards.

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Romina Khurshid Alam, the Coordinator of the Prime Minister’s Office, underlined the significance of gender-inclusive climate resilience during her presentation on climate change. This was done in light of the fact that Pakistan is seeing a worsening of the consequences of climate change.

When Alam was having a conversation with a group of people from the Green Tech Hub at NUST and UN-Women, he brought up the idea that women who live in rural regions are particularly vulnerable, but that they are also quite important in the process of creating solutions that are sustainable.

It was discussed by the delegation that the Green Tech Hub, which was formed in October at NUST, should be enlarged in order to foster innovation in the disciplines of climate adaptation and renewable energy. This was done in order to encourage innovation in these domains. For the purpose of bolstering the initiative, Romina Alam has committed to give assistance in the search of collecting funds and collaborations.

The necessity of providing women with the knowledge and tools necessary to create resilience was emphasized by Romina Alam, who also called for climate strategies that are inclusive and take into account the specific issues that women face and the potential that they have to take on leadership roles.

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Climate-related challenges are growing in Pakistan, and the prime minister’s climate aide is advocating for gender-inclusive climate resilience.

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During her presentation on climate change, Prime Minister’s Coordinator Romina Khurshid Alam emphasized the importance of gender-inclusive climate resilience in light of the fact that Pakistan is experiencing a worsening of the effects of climate change.

Alam brought up the fact that women living in rural areas are especially vulnerable, but they are also vital to finding sustainable solutions during a discussion with a team from the Green Tech Hub at NUST and UN-Women.

It was discussed by the delegation that the Green Tech Hub, which was established in October at NUST, should be expanded in order to encourage innovation in the fields of climate adaptation and renewable energy. In order to bolster the project, Romina Alam has committed to providing help in the pursuit of acquiring financing and collaborations.