Constitutional Amendments Proposal by Noor Qureshi

 Constitutional Amendments Proposal by Noor Qureshi

Introduction: Being a country rooted in Islamic principles, with supreme authority belonging to Allah, it is essential to align the legal and constitutional framework with Islamic teachings. This proposal suggests key amendments to ensure that the constitution reflects the values of independence, religion, and national unity. These changes are designed to be considered by all political parties.

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Amendments:

1. Review of Laws:
• All laws that contradict Islamic principles must be revisited and abolished if necessary.
2. Elimination of Interest (Riba):
• Riba (interest)-based financial transactions should be abolished nationwide.
• All commercial banks should be restructured as partnership-based entities.
• Only state-owned banks will regulate monetary transactions within the country.
3. Unification of the Legislative Assembly:
• Abolish provincial assemblies and establish only a National Assembly to legislate for the entire country.
4. Election of National Assembly Members: a. Male Participation: All males aged 25 and above will have the right to participate in elections. b. Female Participation: Unmarried females aged 25 and above will have the right to participate in elections. c. Nomination: Candidates must be male and nominated by a group of people, not self-nominated. d. Independent Candidacy: All candidates must run as independents, without any political party involvement. e. Member Role: Assembly members are to receive a salary but no development funds. Their primary duty will be legislation.
5. Election of the Head of State: a. Members of the Assembly will elect an Advisory Body. b. The Advisory Body will agree on and elect a Head of State (no self-nomination). c. No Senate: The Senate will be abolished. d. The Head of State, in consultation with the Advisory Body, will appoint governors for each division or region from the elected Assembly members.
6. Government Departments:
• All government departments will be led by Secretaries appointed to each department.
7. Appointment of the Judiciary:
• The Chief Justice and divisional justices will be nominated by the Advisory Body and appointed with the consultation of the National Assembly.
• Judicial positions should not be permanent government jobs.
8. Military Respect:
• The Army is the pillar of national defense and must be respected. No negative propaganda against the military, whether led by political parties or movements, will be tolerated.
• The general strength of the army should be reduced and redirected towards internal security, with a focus on personnel skilled in operating equipment and advanced technology.
9. Military Leadership:
• A high-level test and interview should be conducted for the appointment of the Army Chief. The age for eligibility should be between 40 to 60 years.
10. Tax Reform:
• Less sales tax and focus on Zakat Money, professional taxes .
11. Division-Wide Tax Collection:
• Taxes should be collected at the divisional level and used for local development, with a portion allocated to national expenses.
12. Contractual Government Jobs:
• All government jobs will be contractual for three years, with renewal based on performance.
13. Merit-Based Job Appointments:
• Government jobs will be awarded based on tests and interviews rather than academic certificates or degrees.
14. Pension Abolishment:
• The pension system will be abolished.
15. Support for Elderly Citizens:
• Individuals aged 60 and above (husband and wife) who do not have a business or financial support will be provided with a stipend for their living expenses.
16. Education Reform:
• A new education policy will focus on fostering creativity and research-minded individuals for higher education. Others may be directed toward employment in the private or government sector or the business industry.
17. Encouragement for Mothers:
• Married women will be encouraged to focus on the holistic development of their children from birth until schooling age, contributing to nation-building. Financial support will be provided to mothers if their husbands are financially weak.
18. Foreign Investment Restriction:
• Pakistani nationals will be prohibited from foreign investment.
19. Global Muslim Support:
• Pakistan will lead and support Muslims globally in times of hardship, in every way possible.
20. Non-Muslim Taxation:
• Non-Muslim citizens will be taxed according to their financial capacity and Islamic laws.