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Following the court\u2019s decision, there should be no ambiguity in this regard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsmakers.com.pk\/en\/pakistan\/pakistan-joins-gaza-board-for-sovereign-palestinian-state\/7581\/\">Pakistan Joints Gaza Board of Peace<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Commenting on Defence Minister Khawaja Asif\u2019s statement regarding the 18th Amendment, Rana Sanaullah said that every member of the assembly has the right to express their opinion, and Khawaja Asif had only expressed a personal view. Personal opinions should remain personal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thursday, 22 January 2026 | Web Desk Prime Minister\u2019s Adviser Rana Sanaullah has indicated the possibility of further changes to the 18th Amendment. He stated that although the amendment was passed by consensus, there is still room for improvement. 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