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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicConstitutional Amendment

Topic: Constitutional Amendment

Munir’s ascension as Pakistan military supreme commander delayed—a formality caught in ‘finer details’

The Pakistan Field Marshal was set to be appointed for the CDF-cum-COAS role starting Friday, giving him complete control over military and defence forces.

The Chandigarh debate: Why proposal to replace Governor with L-G isn’t just ‘simplifying’ law-making

Bringing Chandigarh under Article 240 will simplify law-making, says MHA. It'll shift the 'centre of gravity' of governance from Parliament to the home ministry, Punjab worries.

Chandigarh Article 240 row: Centre backtracks amid Punjab backlash, says ‘no Bill in Winter Session’

MHA clarification comes after Parliament bulletin said a Bill would be introduced to bring Chandigarh under Article 240, which empowers President to make regulations for UTs.

Pak SC turns away IHC judges challenging 27th Amendment, directs them to new constitutional court

Judges Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, Babar Sattar, Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan, and Saman Rifat Imtiaz prepared a petition under Article 184(3) and submitted it to the SC registry.

Two Pakistan Supreme Court judges quit hours after President signs 27th Constitutional Amendment

Both judges, in separate letters, urged Chief Justice Yahya Afridi to summon a full court meeting and judicial conference to debate the contentious 27th Constitutional Amendment.

Pakistan Parliament set to pass 27th constitutional amendment on military, judicial reforms

The 59-clause amendment bill was cleared by the Senate earlier this week, passing with 64 votes in favour as the opposition boycotted the proceedings.

Unopposed Munir, disarmed SC—How Pakistan’s new proposed constitutional amendment highlights a pattern

Munir was first promoted to Field Marshal after he oversaw Pakistan response to Op Sindoor. Now, the new amendment, if passed, grants lifetime status & constitutional protection.

Reform or redundancy? A breakdown of DAKSH report on state of commercial tribunals in India

Despite promises of speed, expertise, and accessibility, tribunals mirror court inefficiencies, raising questions about their role in India's justice system.

SubscriberWrites: Viewpoint on the Constitution (130th) Amendment Bill

New bill seeks to oust ministers jailed over 30 days, but real reform needs equal, timely justice for all—not special rules that shield the powerful.

RJD’s Manoj Jha accuses Kiren Rijiju of misleading public on Constitution amendment bill

The bill allows the removal of the PM, CMs, or other ministers if arrested for serious offences. A Joint Parliamentary Committee will examine it, including 2 more similar bills.

On Camera

Trump is tying his legacy to whatever happens in Venezuela

A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.