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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
Khloé Kardashian opened up about her single life and said she feels really happy and at peace on her own.
The reality star, who split from Tristan Thompson in 2021, spoke on her podcast Khloe in Wonder Land and shared that she is not in any rush to date again.
Khloé shared that life feels much calmer now and she is focused more on herself and her children.
The mother of two went on to open up about her past relationships and shared that she does not miss the stress that came with them, explaining things feel safer and lighter for her now.
She continued adding that she would rather put her energy into her kids and work instead of thinking about dating.
The Kardashians star also mentioned that her health and routine have improved since being single, sharing she sleeps better and feels more fresh and balanced in her day to day life.
Kim Kardashian sister then said that her children, True and Tatum, are her biggest focus and she also enjoys growing her business projects.
Khloé Kardashian concluded saying that she is simply enjoying her life as it is right now and is not really thinking about relationships.
For her, this phase feels peaceful and enough on its own.
Princess Anne brought was in Dartmouth on Thursday, overseeing a milestone moment for the Royal Navy’s newest officers as they marked the end of months of intense training.
At Britannia Royal Naval College, the Princess Royal attended the traditional passing-out parade,
The ceremony is steeped in naval history, where officer cadets officially graduate and step into their roles as commissioned leaders.
The occasion marks the culmination of around 29 weeks of rigorous training, transforming civilians into naval officers through a demanding mix of leadership drills, academic study and time at sea.
Set against the scenic backdrop of Devon’s coastline, the parade blended military precision with proud celebration, as families and senior naval figures gathered to watch the next generation of officers take their place.
Earlier, she was spotted at 1 Great George Street for an engagement with the Ministry of Agriculture.
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