Category: Politics

In addition, he states that the Official Secrets Act Amendment Bill was received by the Presidential House on August 8, after the office hours, and the same was dispatched to the President on August 9. He underscores that the President is fully aware of the details of both bills and his readiness to testify under oath.

The issuance of a government notification for the Secretariat Amendment Act and the Army Act Amendment Bill reflects a divergent perspective on the matter. While the government maintains the legality of these amendments, the President’s refusal to sign them and his public statement reveal a clear disagreement.

This situation brings to light the ongoing tensions within the Pakistani political landscape. Ghani’s comment, while cryptic in nature, appears to suggest that the President’s recovery has led him to question the narrative that had been established. This narrative seems to align with the PTI’s approach to disseminating its policies, a stance that has drawn considerable criticism from the opposition.

Before any bill reaches the President, it goes through different stages within the President’s office. The President’s staff is divided into two departments: the “Internal Wing” and the “Presidential Secretariat.”

In Islamabad and Karachi, according to news agencies and TV reports, legal experts have expressed concerns about the President’s recent statements regarding a bill. They believe that his comments have created confusion due to doubts about the authenticity of his signature on the bill. Barrister Ali Zafar stated that the Attorney General’s explanation was incorrect, as the bill hasn’t become a law yet.

Sherry Rehman of the PPP remarked that the president has no option but to resign from his position if he disagrees with his responsibilities. She questioned whether someone else is signing beneath his nose. PML-N leader Irfan Siddiqui questioned why the president remained silent for two days on the issue. He was critical of the president’s inability to effectively handle office duties.