The Supreme Court of Pakistan has struck down some sections of the National Accountability Ordinance (NAO) 1999, which were amended by the previous government. The decision came in response to former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s plea.
#BREAKING: The #SupremeCourt of Pakistan struck down some sections on Friday of the amendments made to the National Accountability Ordinance (NAO) 1999 by the previous government, as it announced its reserved decision on Pakistan former Primer Minister #ImranKhan's plea… pic.twitter.com/EVaXGX4gLc
— World Times (@WorldTimesWT) September 15, 2023
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has made a significant decision today, striking down some sections of the amendments made to the National Accountability Ordinance (NAO) 1999 by the previous government. The announcement came as the court revealed its reserved decision on former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s plea.
This decision is seen as a major blow to the previous government’s efforts to amend the NAO and has raised questions about the legality of those amendments. The NAO is a crucial legislation that deals with matters of accountability and corruption in the country.
The Supreme Court’s ruling is expected to have far-reaching consequences, as it not only invalidates the amendments made to the NAO but also raises doubts about the credibility of the previous government’s actions. This decision is likely to fuel further debates and discussions about the state of governance and accountability in Pakistan.
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who had filed the plea challenging the amendments, has been a vocal advocate for transparency and accountability in the country. His plea found favor with the Supreme Court, which deemed some sections of the amendments unconstitutional.
The court’s decision is being hailed by many as a victory for the rule of law and a step towards a more transparent and accountable system. It remains to be seen how the government will respond to this ruling and what measures will be taken to address the issues raised by the court..
#BREAKING: The #SupremeCourt of Pakistan struck down some sections on Friday of the amendments made to the National Accountability Ordinance (NAO) 1999 by the previous government, as it announced its reserved decision on Pakistan former Primer Minister #ImranKhan‘s plea… pic.twitter.com/EVaXGX4gLc
— World Times (@WorldTimesWT) September 15, 2023