Explanation

On 11 August 2023, The Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan struck down the Supreme Court (Review of Judgments and Orders) Act 2023, which expands the scope of a review petition, terming it unconstitutional.

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Explanation

On 1 August 2023, National Assembly of Pakistan passed the Official Secrets Amendment Bill 2023

As per the bill, it is imperative to amend the official Secrets Act 1923 and make it more effective in view of the changing social milieu to ensure safety and security of official documents.

The bill was moved by Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Javed Abbassi.

Explanation

On 1 August 2023, National Assembly of Pakistan passed a resolution recommending the government to rename Gwadar International Airport as Feroz Khan Noon saying it will be a tribute to the former Prime Minister.

The resolution was moved by Rana Qasim Noon.

Explanation

On 30 July 2023, Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani had to drop the proposed law, titled ‘The Prevention of Violent Extremism Bill 2023’ after fierce opposition from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.

Explanation

Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill, 2023

Passed in National Assembly: 29 March 2023

Presenter: Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar (Federal Minister for Law and Justice)

Objetive: to limit the discretionary powers of the chief justice of Pakistan (CJP) to take suo motu notice

Senate passed this bill on 30 March 2023

60 senators votes in favour of the bill

19 senators voted against the bill  

Explanation

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Law and Justice passed the bill for open balloting in the Senate Election on 28 January 2021.

The meeting of the Standing Committee on Law and Justice was held under the chairmanship of Riaz Tatyana.

The bill Name The Constitution (Twenty-Sixth Amendment) Bill, 2020

Explanation

Finance Bill 2023

Approved by National Assembly on 25 June 2023

taxes: Rs215 billion

Revenue collection target: Rs9.415 trillion

Explanation

Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill, 2023

Passed in National Assembly: 29 March 2023

Presenter: Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar (Federal Minister for Law and Justice)

Objetive: to limit the discretionary powers of the chief justice of Pakistan (CJP) to take suo motu notice

Senate passed this bill on 30 March 2023

60 senators votes in favour of the bill

19 senators voted against the bill  

Explanation

On 1 November 2023, Senate of Pakistan unanimously adopted a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, where Israeli airstrikes and a ground assault have taken thousands of Palestinian lives, including those of children and women, with no indication of a halt in hostilities.

The resolution was presented by Senator Ishaq Dar.

Explanation

On 1 November 2023, Senate of Pakistan unanimously adopted a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, where Israeli airstrikes and a ground assault have taken thousands of Palestinian lives, including those of children and women, with no indication of a halt in hostilities.

The resolution was presented by Senator Ishaq Dar.