Legal Battle Over Deputy Prime Minister Appointment Continues

The Sindh High Court (SHC) has requested arguments from the petitioner and a copy of the Supreme Court's order regarding the admissibility of a petition challenging the appointment of Foreign Minister Ishaq Daki as the deputy prime minister. The petitioner's lawyer, Tariq Mansoor Advocate, argued that the Constitution does not include a provision for the position of deputy prime minister, citing Articles 90, 91, and 99, as well as the Federal Government's Rules of Business.

The court noted that Chaudhry Parvez Elahi had previously been appointed as deputy prime minister. In response, the lawyer mentioned a Supreme Court ruling stating that the cabinet should only consist of the prime minister and federal ministers.

The hearing has been adjourned until May 16 for further deliberation on the matter.

The controversy arose following the notification of Ishaq Daki's appointment as deputy prime minister, a position not explicitly defined in the Constitution. The petitioner's argument hinges on the lack of constitutional provisions for such a role, while citing legal precedents and government regulations.

The legal battle over the appointment of a deputy prime minister continues as the Sindh High Court awaits further arguments and documentation to determine the validity of the petition. The case raises questions about the interpretation of constitutional provisions and the scope of ministerial positions within the federal government.