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In this episode of Pakistan Today, Ahmed Bilal Mehboob reflects on the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq and what it has meant for Pakistan’s national confidence and international standing. He discusses how Pakistan’s delegation received global appreciation, why national unity matters when it comes to security and defence, and how the country is being recognised for its role in mediation between Iran and the United States.A must-watch for anyone following Pakistan’s foreign policy, national security, and regional diplomacy.#MarkaEHaq #Pakistan #ForeignPolicy #NationalSecurity #Diplomacy #ABMExplains #PILDAT #PakistanToday #SouthAsia
One Year After Marka-e-Haq: How Was Pakistan Praised Nationally and Globally? | ABM Explains
In this episode of Pakistan Today, Ahmed Bilal Mehboob breaks down the latest Indian state election results — what they mean for Indian politics, the regional parties, the big winners, the surprising upsets, and what it all signals for the future of democracy in India.A must-watch for anyone following South Asian political developments.#IndiaElections2026 #IndianPolitics #WestBengal #TamilNadu #ABMExplains #PILDAT #PakistanToday #SouthAsia #SouthAsianPolitics
Indian State Elections 2026: A Pakistani Perspective | ABM Explains
In this episode of Pakistan Today, Ahmed Bilal Mehboob discusses the controversy surrounding One Constitution Avenue in Islamabad, after the Islamabad High Court upheld the CDA's cancellation of the building's lease. Law enforcement conducted a late-night operation to vacate the building, before Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif intervened and paused action pending a high-level committee review.ABM compares One Constitution Avenue with Karachi's Nasla Tower — demolished in 2021 on court orders, its middle-class owners were left without compensation. Will the same standard apply here?#OneConstitutionAvenue #NaslaTower #CDA #IHC #RuleOfLaw #ABM #PILDAT #PakistanToday
Will One Constitution Avenue Face the Same Fate as Nasla Tower? | ABM Explains
Anti-defection laws are designed to ensure political stability by preventing elected representatives from switching parties after elections. In this episode, ABM compares how these laws function in Pakistan and India, and how legal interpretations shape political outcomes in both countries. The discussion is inspired by recent legal debates in India around party mergers and whether such moves fall within constitutional exceptions under the anti-defection framework. Similar principles exist in Pakistan under its own parliamentary system, where questions of party loyalty, legislative strength, and constitutional interpretation often arise.ABM explains how the 10th Schedule of the Indian Constitution has been interpreted in cases involving mergers, legislative majorities, and defection rules, and highlights how courts distinguish between genuine party mergers and individual-level political realignments. The episode also reflects on broader questions of democratic stability: how anti-defection laws impact political accountability, whether they strengthen governance or limit political freedom, and how both Pakistan and India approach these challenges differently.Watch the full episode to understand the legal logic behind defection laws and their political implications. #AntiDefectionLaw #PakistanPolitics #IndiaPolitics #ConstitutionalLaw #ParliamentarySystem #PoliticalAnalysis #SouthAsiaPolitics #Democracy #Governance #ABM
Anti-Defection Laws in Pakistan vs India Comparison | ABM Explained
The Lahore High Court has refused to disclose its policy on judges’ privileges and details of official vehicles, stating that it is not subject to the Punjab Transparency and Right to Information Act 2013. The decision came after a request filed by lawyer and activist Abdullah Malik, who sought transparency regarding judicial perks and resources.The matter was referred to the court registrar, who rejected the request, citing a 2024 administrative committee decision and constitutional interpretation that the High Court is not a “public body” under the provincial RTI law. The Punjab Information Commission also dismissed the complaint, stating it is bound by the court’s interpretation. ABM highlights a deeper governance question: when legislatures pass transparency laws, can institutions exempt themselves through internal decisions? He also compares the situation with international and domestic accountability practices where public disclosure of assets and privileges is increasingly seen as a governance norm.The discussion raises a broader concern about transparency, accountability, and equal application of the right to information across all state institutions.#RTI #Transparency #LahoreHighCourt #JudicialAccountability #PakistanLaw #Governance #RightToInformation #PublicAccountability #ABM #PakistanPolitics
Does the RTI Law Not Apply to the Judiciary in Pakistan? ABM Explains
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