Pakistan's National Assembly (Parliament) on Wednesday (November 13) passed a controversial amendment expanding the powers of the Army Chief and granting him permanent legal immunity. The bill also has a provision of setting up a Federal Constitutional Court to deal with matters related to the constitution, while the existing Supreme Court would deal only with traditional civil and criminal cases.

New post of Chief of Defence Forces

As per the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill, passed with a two-thirds majority during a ruckus-marred session, a new position of the Chief of Defence Forces will be created. The bill now needs the assent of President Asif Ali Zardari to become effective.

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