June 02, 2008	Monday	Jamadi-ul-Awwal 27, 1429

ISLAMABAD, June 1: The PPP’s constitution amendment package inserts a new article after Article 270AA in the Constitution.

The proposed new article reads as follows: “270AAA Validation of Ordinances etc: (I) The Islamabad High Court (Establishment) Order, 2007 (P.O.No. 7 of 2007) and the Ordinances, except those specified in the Sixth Schedule, made between the 12th day of July, 2007 and the 15th day of December, 2007 (both days inclusive) and actions taken there under shall be deemed to have been validly made and taken by the competent authority notwithstanding the expiry of period of four months specified in Article 89 and notwithstanding anything contained in the Constitution shall not be called in question in any court or forum on any ground whatsoever.

“(II). The Islamabad High Court (Establishment ) Order, 2007 (P.O No. 7 of 2007) and the Ordinances, except those specified in the Sixth Schedule, in force between the 12th day of July, 2007 and the 15th day of December, 2007 (both days inclusive) shall continue in force until altered, repealed or amended by the appropriate legislature.

“74. Insertion of new Article 270BB in the Constitution: In the Constitution, after Article 270BB, the following new Article shall be inserted, namely:-“270BB General Elections 2008 to be deemed to be held under the Constitution: Notwithstanding anything contained in the Constitution or any other law for the time being in force, the General Election 2008 held on the 18th day of February, 2008, to the National Assembly and the Provincial Assemblies shall be deemed to have been held under the Constitution and shall have effect accordingly and shall not be called in question in any court or forum, including the Supreme Court on any ground whatsoever.”