Petition Filed in IHC to Make Draft Constitutional Amendments Public

In a significant move, a petition was filed in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on October 9, 2024, demanding that the government make the draft of proposed constitutional amendments public. The petition, submitted by a legal activist, calls for transparency in the legislative process and argues that the public has a right to scrutinize any amendments that could alter the country’s constitution.

The move comes amid growing public interest in recent government initiatives to amend certain provisions of the constitution. There have been widespread speculations about changes that could potentially impact the balance of power between the judiciary and the executive. The petitioner contended that any such amendments should undergo public debate before they are finalized.

The Islamabad High Court has yet to set a date for the hearing. This petition adds to the growing pressure on the government to ensure greater transparency in its legislative agenda, especially regarding constitutional changes that could shape Pakistan’s political landscape for years to come.