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PPP sought lifetime immunity for president, abolition of NAB in 27th Amendment
- Final draft awaits parliamentary body’s review outcome.
- PPP calls for restoring original Article 248 protections.
- PMLN agrees NAB should eventually be abolished.
ISLAMABAD: During the recent discussions between the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment, the PPP had come up with the demand for lifetime immunity for the president and abolition of the National Accountability Bureau.
Article 248 of the Constitution provides the president with immunity from criminal proceedings during the term of office, stipulating that “no criminal proceedings whatsoever shall be instituted or continued against the president or a governor in any court during his term of office.”
The PPP, however, had sought to extend this protection beyond the term, proposing lifetime immunity. It means if parliament approves it, no criminal proceeding, old or new, can continue against the president even after he leaves the office and during his lifetime.
The party had also demanded the abolition of NAB, an issue that was part of the Charter of Democracy (CoD) signed between the PPP and PML-N in 2006.
The CoD had pledged to replace NAB with an independent accountability commission that would function transparently under parliamentary oversight.
The final draft of the amendment is expected to be shaped after the parliamentary body concludes its review and presents its report to the Senate and National Assembly.
PPP’s senior leader Murtaza Wahab, who was part of the party’s team that held discussions with the PML-N on the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment, told The News that the PPP had sought to restore the original protection under Article 248 to the president, governors, prime minister, chief minister and ministers, which Iftikhar Chaudhry unconstitutionally removed.
He said the PPP also wanted the remaining unimplemented points of the CoD — including the abolition of the NAB — to be incorporated in the amendment.
Wahab explained that issues on which consensus was achieved between the ruling parties have been included in the draft 27th Amendment, while other proposals, such as the abolition of NAB, for which an agreement could not be reached yet, remain under discussion and have not been discarded.
He added that even the PML-N shares the view that NAB should eventually be abolished, in line with the commitment made by both parties under the Charter of Democracy.
Originally published in The News
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Jessica Alba reveals ‘Fantastic Four’ most ‘dreadful’ scene to shoot
Jessica Alba reflected on a scene from one of her iconic films that left her feeling ‘humiliated’.
The 44-year-old pointed out the infamous bridge sequence from 2005’s Fantastic Four where her character Sue Storm is forced to strip down in order to disappear from a crowd.
During her recent appearance at the Red Sea Film Festival Friday, Alba recalled admitted the scene was her ‘least favourite scene’ from the film.
Variety reported Alba telling the attendees, “I thought that was awful.”
“It was very humiliating in real life. I grew up with a pretty conservative family, and I am a pretty modest person. I dreaded that scene for weeks.
She further added confessing to having the trauma of filming that scene.
“I have a lot of whiplash from those days,” Cash Warren’s ex shared.
Despite the humiliation, Alba emphasized that she still admired Sue Storm as a character.
She described the Invisible Woman as ‘maternal’, ‘very kind’, and morally grounded.
Alba deemed Storm as the superhero who broke gender stereotypes at a time when women in action films were often portrayed as needing to be saved.
“[she was] not a pushover; she spoke her mind. No matter who you are, you can look up to her,” Alba said
Alba eventually stepped away from superhero films after Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007),
She directed her focus to her entrepreneurial career with The Honest Company.
The role of Sue Storm has been passed to Vanessa Kirby in Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps.
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Holly Ramsay counts down to wedding day with Adam Peaty
Holly Ramsay appears to be excited to walk down the aisle with her fiancé, Adam Peaty, in a sweet post shared by both of them.
The Olympic swimmer, 30, and the model, 25, are set to tie the knot at Bath Abbey on December 27.
Ahead of their big day, as the couple celebrated the festive season, they took to Instagram to share a sweet picture from a Christmas walk.
The pair appeared to be in their element as they strolled hand in hand. ‘Last Christmas as a Miss,’ Holly wrote over the sweet snap.
The outing comes after Adam’s estranged parents were seen stepping out alone two days before their son’s high-profile A-list wedding.
Their wedding has become the centre of controversy after it was revealed that the couple had banned Adam’s family from celebrations, with his father reportedly not even invited to his stag do.
Adam’s mother, Caroline was also reportedly not invited to her daughter-in-law’s hen-party.
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The Osbourne family marks first Christmas after Ozzy’s death
Kelly Osbourne has shared an emotional glimpse into how her family marked their first Christmas without Ozzy Osbourne, offering a quiet but heartfelt look at how they are coping during a deeply painful time.
The television personality posted a series of photos on Instagram showing herself surrounded by loved ones as they gathered to celebrate the holiday together.
The snaps captured Kelly alongside her mother Sharon, her fiancé, and extended family members, all dressed in matching pajamas as they tried to keep the festive spirit alive.
Although her brother Jack was not seen in the pictures, the moment reflected togetherness during a difficult chapter for the family.
“Merry Christmas from The Osbourne family!!!” Kelly wrote in the caption, keeping the message simple but meaningful.
The holiday marked the first Christmas since Ozzy’s passing earlier this year, and the absence was clearly felt.
Despite the grief, Kelly and Sharon appeared determined to support one another, smiling for the camera and sharing lighthearted moments.
Fans quickly filled the comments with words of comfort and encouragement.
One follower wrote, “Thinking of you all today merry Christmas,” while another added, “Sending so much love.”
A third supporter acknowledged the difficulty of the season, writing, “I know how hard this Christmas will be. Just do the best you can, and know how much he loved you all.”
In recent weeks, Kelly has also addressed criticism surrounding her appearance, particularly comments about her weight loss.
In an emotional response shared online, she spoke openly about the toll her father’s death has taken on her.
“The fact I’m getting out of my bed and facing my life and trying should be more than enough,” she said, adding that people should reflect on their own feelings before judging others.
She also explained that her recent changes were linked to grief, saying, “My life has completely flipped upside down.”
Ozzy Osbourne passed away shortly after his final Black Sabbath performance in July, leaving a lasting impact on his family and fans alike.
This Christmas, the Osbournes honoured his memory quietly, leaning on one another as they navigate life without him.
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