The presidential ordinance issued to give constitutional protection to all legislative and administrative measures taken by Yousuf Raza Gilani as the prime minister between April 26 and June 19, was challenged in the Supreme Court on Tuesday, DawnNews reported.The petitioner, Shahid Orakzai, was of the view that the issuance of the presidential ordinance violates the parliament's right of law making.
The ordinance also tries to undermine the constitutional rights of the apex court, the petitioner said.