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Business Recorder
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Senate passes Civil Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2025
ISLAMABAD: The Upper House of the Parliament on Friday passed the Civil Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which provides that the appeals against the orders of the civil courts would only go to district courts — while the last day of the 350th Senate session was marked with apparent disinterest of lawmakers amidst the absence of Senate leadership — before the House was prorogued. In the absence of chairman and deputy chairman Senate, Irfan Siddiqui from Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) presided over the Senate session. Following the absence of Law Minister Azam Tarar, Climate Change State Minister Shezra Mansab presented the Civil Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which received criticism from the Opposition Leader in Senate Shibli Faraz. 'The state minister does not know, at all, what this bill is all about. It would have been better had the law minister been here to present this bill,' he said. The bill was finally presented in and passed by the House. Already passed by the National Assembly, the bill now seeks President Asif Ali Zardari's ascent to become a law. According to the Statement of Objects and Reasons of the Civil Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2025, the prices of the properties are ostensibly high in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), and valuation of most of the regular first appeals, against orders / decrees of civil courts, is more than 25,000 rupees due to which pendency on appellate side of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has increased manifolds. Under Section 18(1)(a) of the West Pakistan Civil Courts Ordinance, 1962, the IHC has pecuniary, appellate jurisdiction exceeding Rs 2.5 million. 'By virtue of the Punjab Civil Courts (Amendment) Act, 2016, the Lahore High Court has already enhanced its appellate, pecuniary jurisdiction from 2.5 million rupees to 50 million rupees. However, pecuniary, appellate jurisdiction of Islamabad High Court remained the same i,e. 2.5 million rupees. In order to decrease burden of litigation on appellate side of Islamabad High Court, there is need to make district courts the forum to entertain appeals arising out from decrees or orders of civil judges,' says the Statement of Objects and Reasons of this bill. New bills; Civil Servants (Amendment) Bill, 2025, Pakistan Navy (Amendment) Bill, 2025, Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (Amendment) Bill, 2025, Extradition (Amendment) Bill, 2025, Pakistan Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and Anti-Dumping Duties (Amendment) Bill, 2025 were moved in the House and referred to relevant standing committees. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
‘Combat excellence' against India: Senate specifically commends PAF for its ‘exceptional professionalism'
ISLAMABAD: The Upper House of the Parliament has specifically commended the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) for its 'exceptional professionalism and combat excellence' against India. 'The Senate of Pakistan – specifically commends the exceptional professionalism and combat excellence of the Pakistan Air Force for effectively repelling aggression and decisively shattering the myth of the enemy's military prowess – thereby restoring strategic balance, crucial redline and the strengthening of confidence in Pakistan's defence capabilities, which have been widely acknowledged and praised,' read a resolution unanimously passed by the Senate in its session, presided over by Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani, on Thursday. The armed forces of Pakistan - Army, Air Force, and Navy - have once again demonstrated unwavering resolve, unparalleled, professionalism, and steadfast dedication in the successful execution of Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos, launched in response to unprovoked, and unjustified Indian aggression, read the resolution moved by Law Minister Azam Tarar. 'This measured and resolute operation reaffirmed Pakistan's sovereignty and safeguarded the territorial integrity of the motherland. It was carried out with exceptional restraint and maturity reflecting the conduct of a responsible nuclear state,' the document read. The Senate, through its resolution, congratulated the people of Pakistan for 'rising above all political, ethnic, and ideological, divides and differences, and demonstrating unwavering unity in support of national leadership across the political spectrum and speaking with one voice and one purpose to defend the people, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and dignity of Pakistan.' The House strongly condemned what it described were brutal and unprovoked Indian attacks on innocent civilians, including women, children and the mosques. The Senate extended 'heartfelt gratitude to Pakistan's brotherly and friendly countries for their unwavering and principled support during this critical time.' The legislature stressed the critical importance of strict adherence to the Indus Water Treaty and reaffirmed Pakistan's unwavering resolve to protect its 'rightful share of water as a fundamental component of national security, international agreements, economic stability, and sovereignty.' The House reminded India that any unilateral and illegal holding in abeyance or other illegal violations of the Indus Water Treaty, including attempts to divert or obstruct Pakistan's water by any means, whatsoever, constitutes a serious breach of international humanitarian law, and amounts not only to a war crime, but also a crime against humanity, with grave, regional, and global repercussions. The Senate confirmed that Pakistan will 'treat any such misadventure by India as an act of war.' Speaking at the session, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said, Pakistan wants peace in the region but will not accept any hegemonic designs and breach of its sovereignty. The PAF shot down six Indian fighter jets without losing any of its fighter jets, he said. 'Pakistan never requested anyone for ceasefire- It is a great success of Pakistan that the international community has not believed India's narrative,' Dar said. Leader of the Opposition in Senate Shibli Faraz said Pakistan has set new standards of excellence in combat, air warfare in particular. Sherry Rehman said the armed forces of Pakistan made a new history by establishing new conventional deterrence against India. The House was adjourned till today (Friday). Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
