JOINT SESSION DEFERS AMENDMENT BILL AFTER OBJECTIONS: Govt, allies clash over interim set-up powers

Senators from allies in the ruling coalition and the opposition PTI on Tuesday opposed a proposed amendment to Section 230 of the Election Act 2017, which relates to the functions of a caretaker government, a private TV channel reported. Following objections raised by the lawmakers, the Joint Session of the Parliament deferred the Elections (Amendment) […]