KARACHI – The Sindh Assembly on Monday approved a resolution for the formation of constitutional benches in the high courts under Article 202A of the Constitution.
The Pakistan People’s Party and Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) MPAs stood in favor of the resolution presented by Provincial Minister for Home Affairs Ziaullah Lanjhar.
A total of 123 members voted in support of the resolution regarding the formation of constitutional benches in high courts.
Farooq Ahmed from Jamaat-e-Islami and four members of the Sunni Ittehad Council opposed the resolution.
Provincial Minister Zia Lanjhar stated that it was necessary to bring the resolution under sub-clause 6 of Article 202A of the Constitution, as it is a constitutional requirement.
Later, the Sindh Assembly session was adjourned indefinitely.
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