Author: none@none.com (Waseem Ahmad Shah)

JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, re-elected for a five-year term, emphasized consensus among political parties for constitutional amendments to prevent political unrest. He opposed amendments benefiting individuals or security forces at the expense of fundamental rights, urging no party to seek political mileage through these changes. Referring to the failure of the Fata merger, carried out under US pressure, Maulana Fazl criticized the government’s attempt to amend the Constitution as unjust, stating the “fake parliament” lacked the mandate for such tasks. Despite reservations, the JUI-F chief pledged continued participation in parliament, supporting the establishment of a constitutional court. He cautioned…

The Peshawar High Court has made a groundbreaking decision regarding the citizenship rights of Pakistani women married to Afghan nationals. The court ruled that these women can hold dual nationality despite possessing Afghan Citizens Card (ACC) or Proof of Registration (PoR). Additionally, children under 21 born to a Pakistani parent can also retain dual nationality until they come of age. The court also deemed illegal the actions of blocking CNICs of Pakistani women and denying B Form to individuals under 21 solely based on their ACC and PoR records. The detailed verdict authored by Justice Wiqar Ahmad highlighted violations of…