ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court was hearing petitions against certain clauses in the 18th Amendment on Monday.

A 17-judge full court headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry was hearing the petitions.

During the hearing, Chief Justice Iftikhar said that the National Assembly has the authority to re-write the constitution.

Meanwhile, Justice Saqib Nisar remarked that in the past, the system of judicial appointment had a few shortcomings. He further said that exceptions have been made to the Charter of Democracy’s stance on judges who took their oaths under a PCO, adding that, this was a result of the present circumstances.

The Supreme Court will also be hearing a petition seeking review of the apex court’s NRO verdict today.

Courtesy by dawn.com