Elections sans Nawaz and Imran.

Fervent rather panicky preparations are underway by the PML(N) spearAheaded by fiery Maryam Nawaz Sharif to give a grand reception to Nawaz Sharif in their attempt to surpass and exceed the reception given to Mohtarma Shaheed Benazir Bhutto when she disembarked at Lahore Airport in April 1986 and was received by over two million supporters drawn from the entire country. They are also trying to outperform Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto when she arrived at KaArachi airport in 2007 and was received by over 250,000 supporters. Mr. Nawaz Sharif is scheduled to arrive at Lahore Airport on 21st October after over four years of stay in London on Bail which was granted only for a few months.

The Constitution has been and conAtinues to be disregarded and overridAden when deemed suitable by those in power, despite the requirement for a constitutional amendment with a 2/3 majority in parliament to make any specific changes. Regrettably, the ConAstitution, since the time of the PDM has lost its status, reduced to more of a notebook than a sacred textbook that it should be. This disregard began with flouting the Constitution's express proAvisions, such as the Supreme Court's diArective to hold Punjab and KP assembly elections within 90 days.

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In a decision with a 10-5 majoriAty, the Chief Justice's power to initiAate Suo moto cases and form benches was stripped, allowing appeals against Suo moto cases. However, this decision doesn't have a retrospective applicaAtion, which means that individuals like Nawaz Sharif, Mr Jehangir Tareen and other parliamentarians disqualified for life by the Supreme Court won't be able to appeal their disqualifications. This development has cast doubts on Nawaz Sharif's chances of becoming Prime Minister for the fourth time and Jehangir Tareen's ability to participate in upcoming elections. Adding to the complexity, the outgoing government has introduced an anomaly in the ElecAtion Act 2023, limiting disqualificaAtions to a maximum of five years.

Proponents of Nawaz Sharif argue that this limits his and Jehangir Tareen's disAqualifications to five years, allowing them to contest elections. On the other hand, many believe that these legal changes have crushed the hopes of Nawaz SharAif's fourth term as Prime Minister and Jehangir Tareen's ambition to lead the IPP in upcoming elections. Nevertheless, there are some exceptions in Pakistan. For instance, the Supreme...