Pakistan's National Assembly introduces a bill to increase Supreme Court judges from 17 to 23, aiming to address case backlogs.

A bill to increase Pakistan's Supreme Court judges from 17 to 23 has been introduced in the National Assembly by Daniyal Chaudhry. The proposal aims to address case backlogs by adding six judges with expertise in cybercrime, environmental law, and international trade. The government supports the bill, which is under committee review, while opposition members express concerns about potential judicial power shifts. Additionally, an environmental protection bill was also introduced.

September 10, 2024
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