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SC hears review plea against Article 63-A verdict with Justice Afghan replacing Justice Akhtar

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The Supreme Court Resumes Hearing on Article 63-A Defection Clause The Supreme Court of Pakistan recently restarted hearing a petition asking for a review of its 2022 decision on the **defection clause**. This clause falls under **Article 63-A** of Pakistan’s Constitution. The petition was submitted by the **Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA)**, which is a body representing lawyers across the country. The purpose of this petition is to review and possibly change the way the Court interpreted Article 63-A in 2022. The bench reviewing the case is headed by **Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa**. A few other important judges are also part of this bench, including **Justices Munib Akhtar, Aminuddin Khan, Jamal Khan Mandokhail**, and **Mazhar Alam Khan Miankhel**. Before we dive into the details of the hearing, let’s break down what **Article 63-A** is and why it’s so important. ### What is Article 63-A? **Article 63-A** was added to Pakistan’s Constitution to make sure that w...

Iran launches ballistic missiles at Israel, warns of ‘crushing’ response to any retaliation

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 **Escalating Conflict in the Middle East: Iran Fires Missiles at Israel ** ## **Background of the Conflict Between Iran and Israel** The relationship between Iran and Israel has been hostile for decades, with tensions increasing in recent years due to Iran's support for militant groups in the region, particularly Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza. Iran's Revolutionary Guard, an elite military force in the country, has played a central role in supporting these groups financially and militarily. Israel, on the other hand, views Iran's activities as a direct threat to its security, as both Hezbollah and Hamas have launched numerous attacks on Israel over the years. This latest escalation is part of a broader pattern of hostility and violence between the two countries, which have never had diplomatic relations. The roots of their conflict stretch back to the 1979 Iranian Revolution, when Iran's new government, led by Ayatollah Khomeini, adopted an anti-Israel stance a...