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Topic: Pakistan senate

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.

Pakistan’s 26th Constitutional Amendment bill has sparked a political storm. What it proposes

Controversial bill, now approved by the cabinet, intends to make sweeping changes to Pakistan’s judicial system. The PPP-led coalition govt struggling to find broad political consensus.

Pakistani President Arif Alvi denies signing 2 controversial bills, says staff ‘undermined his will’

Alvi claims he did not sign bills amending the Official Secrets Act and the Army Act, which have been criticized for curbing freedom of expression and political participation in Pakistan.

Imran Khan is in sorrow, wants vote of confidence. Opposition hopes it can finally oust him

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has called it 'a sorrowful day for democracy in Pakistan'. This is a moment where you are either with Imran Khan or against him.

Pakistan’s Senate recommends highest civilian honour for Kashmiri separatist leader Geelani

Imran Khan govt plans to confer former Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani with Nishan-e-Pakistan on 5 August, the anniversary of India scrapping Article 370.

Pakistan senate to elect chairman today and Blasphemy cases spike in Lahore

74% cases of blasphemy reported in Lahore, Punjab. Pakistan senate to elect a chairman and a deputy chairman Monday. Pashtun protection movement in Quetta missing from Pak media. Son of Pak Taliban chief killed in US drone strike in Afghanistan

On Camera

India can sell its vision, but it can’t spectacle its way to AI power

The challenge of translating the AI wave into livelihoods is a bigger governing test for PM Modi than collecting selfies with Silicon Valley’s elite.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.