Senate okays election amendment bill to ‘circumvent’ SC ruling on reserved seats

Federal Minister for Law Azam Nazeer Tarar speaking in the Senate during debate on proposed bill. — YouTube/PTVPaliament
Federal Minister for Law Azam Nazeer Tarar speaking in the Senate during debate on proposed bill. — YouTube/PTVPaliament

ISLAMABAD: The bill seeking to ‘circumvent’ the Supreme Court’s ruling on reserved seats sailed through the Senate as well, hours after it was passed by the National Assembly earlier today (Tuesday).

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Talal Chaudhry presented the Election Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the upper house amid strong opposition from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers.


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