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The Supreme Court has set a hearing date for a petition challenging the government’s proposed constitutional amendments, including the extension of the top judge’s term, on October 17. The amendments have raised concerns among experts for potentially compromising the judiciary’s independence. JUI-F, PPP express hope to agree on joint draft Meanwhile, the JUI-F and PPP are working towards a common draft for the constitutional amendments. Three separate drafts are being prepared, with a committee led by PPP’s Khursheed Shah facilitating discussions among political parties. A subcommittee has been formed to consider the drafts submitted by JUI-F and PPP, with a…