In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of Pakistan recently dismissed petitions challenging the 26th constitutional amendment after petitioners opted to withdraw their cases. This amendment, a focal point of national political discourse, includes proposals to establish a federal constitutional court and implement a three-year tenure for the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP).
A three-member bench, led by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, reviewed the petitions. The petitioners, including prominent legal figures such as Abid S. Zubairi, cited concerns about the potential impact on judicial independence and the constitutional separation of powers. Despite their initial strong stance, they ultimately sought withdrawal, prompting the court to close the matter
The proposed amendments have sparked a broader debate within Pakistan’s legal and political spheres. Leaders from major parties—Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F)—have voiced their agreement on judicial reforms tied to this amendment. However, opposition from factions like Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) remains strong, with the party announcing nationwide protests against these constitutional changes
This episode underscores the complexities surrounding Pakistan’s efforts to balance judicial reforms with constitutional safeguards, amid an environment of heightened political sensitivity.
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