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The BBC has apologized to US President Donald Trump for editing his January 6 speech in a Panorama program, but rejected his demand for $1 billion in damages. The controversy has already led to high‑level resignations within the organization.

In Islamabad, the National Assembly passed important amendments to the Army Act, Air Force Act, and Navy Ordinance. Under the new laws, the Army Chief will also serve as the Chief of Defense Forces for the next five years.

The President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, approved the appointment based on the advice of the Prime Minister.

“This moment demands leadership from you, as this amendment has been proposed without consultation with the higher judiciary.”

Two senior judges of Pakistan’s Supreme Court Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Athar Minallah have resigned in protest against the 27th Constitutional Amendment, citing concerns over judicial independence and the amendment’s impact on the Supreme Court.

Nusrat Javed has stated that the government’s new amendment strengthens Article 6, making it clear that no judicial forum can legitimize a military takeover. He added that given the nature of current parliamentary members, martial law is not a threat.

Indian analyst Ashok Swain ridiculed Indian media for spreading false reports about veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra’s death, drawing parallels with earlier misleading claims of Indian forces “capturing Islamabad.”

Hamid Mir has described the KP Assembly peace jirga as a positive development, noting that parties who clashed in the National Assembly sat together to seek solutions. Ikhtiar Wali Khan added that while PTI hosted the jirga, they should also attend national security meetings when invited.

Journalist Muneeb Farooq has said that Nawaz Sharif remains the most influential figure in Pakistan’s political system, guiding family decisions and parliamentary actions, including the 27th Constitutional Amendment vote.

Journalist Shehzad Iqbal has noted that criticism of the 27th Constitutional Amendment is not limited to opposition parties, but also comes from senior judges, retired judges, civil society, and the media.