Govt says FCC now NAB appellate forum
The Pakistani government has informed the Supreme Court that the newly established Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) now holds jurisdiction over bail pleas and appeals for National Accountability Bureau (NAB) cases. Legal experts are debating whether this transfer of power is appropriate or if bail matters should remain under the Supreme Court's purview.
Why it matters
This shift represents a significant restructuring of the Pakistani judicial system and the handling of high-profile corruption cases.
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The article presents both the government's legal stance and the counter-arguments from defense counsel without taking a side.
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