During high-profile political trials in 2024, the judiciary was criticized for the speed and manner of trials in lower courts. High Courts intervened frequently to suspend sentences and order retrials, showcasing 'corrective' activism against perceived executive pressure.
1942
The 'Reserved Seats Case' (2024) saw the Supreme Court intervene to grant seats to which political entity?
In a major exercise of judicial power, the Supreme Court ruled in July 2024 that the PTI was a political party eligible for reserved seats for women and minorities, overturning the decisions of the ECP and the Peshawar High Court. This was seen as a significant check on the executive and the electoral body.
1943
The '26th Constitutional Amendment' (2024) significantly impacted judicial activism by establishing:
The 26th Amendment introduced Constitutional Benches in the Supreme Court and High Courts to hear matters involving the interpretation of the Constitution. This was seen as a way to separate 'political' constitutional cases from regular litigation and reduce the individual influence of the CJP.
1944
In 2024, the '26th Amendment' was discussed as a way to potentially change the tenure or appointment process of the Chief Justice. How does this affect civil-military relations?
By involving a parliamentary committee in the selection of the Chief Justice (replacing the seniority rule), the 26th Amendment shifted power from the 'judicial brotherhood' to the legislature. Analysts see this as a way for the 'hybrid' setup to ensure a more predictable and less activist judiciary.
1945
The 'Sunni Ittehad Council' (SIC) became a focal point of constitutional debate in 2024 regarding the allocation of:
In 2024, after PTI-backed independent candidates joined the SIC, a major constitutional dispute arose regarding whether a party that did not win any general seats or contest the election could be allocated reserved seats. The Supreme Court eventually ruled in favor of PTI.
1946
The '26th Constitutional Amendment', passed in late 2024, notably changed the process for appointing:
The 26th Amendment (2024) introduced a significant shift in judicial politics. It replaced the seniority-based automatic promotion of the CJP with a parliamentary committee-led selection from the three most senior judges, and established constitutional benches.
1947
In the 2024 elections, which party won the second-highest number of seats in the National Assembly after the independents?
Following the 2024 elections, PTI-backed candidates who joined the SIC formed the provincial government in KP, with Ali Amin Gandapur as the Chief Minister.
1949
The 'Sunni Ittehad Council' (SIC) became politically significant after the 2024 elections because:
Following the 2024 elections, the PTI-backed independent winners joined the Sunni Ittehad Council as a strategic move to preserve their group identity and apply for the allocation of reserved seats for women and minorities.
1950
Who is the current Emir of Jamaat-e-Islami (elected in 2024)?
Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman was elected as the Emir of Jamaat-e-Islami in April 2024, succeeding Siraj-ul-Haq following the party's performance in the general elections.
