Overview
- Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar presented the amendment in the National Assembly, but sustained opposition chants and walkouts forced an adjournment without a vote.
- Senior Supreme Court judge Mansoor Ali Shah wrote to Chief Justice Yahya Afridi urging immediate consultation and warning the proposal endangers the Court, as prominent lawyers sought a full‑court meeting.
- Tarar said a revamped judicial commission of judges plus government and opposition members would handle appointments and transfers, noncompliance with a transfer would trigger retirement, and a new process would curb suo motu powers.
- Security forces repelled an assault on Cadet College Wana, killing two attackers and besieging three inside the administrative block, with ISPR alleging the militants were guided by handlers in Afghanistan and linked to Indian support; clearance operations continue.
- The Lahore High Court demanded a comprehensive smog‑control plan and reports by November 12, and the Punjab governor approved special courts across all districts to expedite overseas Pakistanis’ property cases.