Pakistani Supreme Court dismisses petition over army chief's extended tenure due to petitioner's absence.

The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed a petition challenging the extension of the army chief's tenure due to the petitioner's absence. The court's decision comes after legislative changes extended the terms of military chiefs to five years. The case was dismissed because the petitioner, Mehmood Akhtar Naqvi, did not appear before the court, and the court maintained objections that the plea was inadmissible.

November 19, 2024
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