Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan, in his first message as head of Pakistan’s newly established Federal Constitutional Court (FCC), called the court a “landmark” in the nation’s constitutional journey. Speaking on the court’s new website, he said the FCC reinforces Pakistan’s commitment to the rule of law.
Justice Aminuddin highlighted the court’s mandate to interpret the Constitution with clarity, safeguard fundamental rights, and ensure a stable constitutional order. “Each matter brought before this court will be approached with an unwavering commitment to fairness and restraint, guided solely by the Constitution,” he stated.
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The FCC’s new website aims to increase transparency and public access to information regarding its jurisdiction, procedures, and decisions. Aminuddin expressed hope that it will serve as “a meaningful bridge between the court and the people it exists to serve.”
The new court, formed under the 27th Constitutional Amendment, will have equal provincial representation. It has been granted key powers previously held by the Supreme Court, including the authority to take suo motu notices on constitutional matters. Judicial appointments will involve both the president and the prime minister, ensuring wider oversight in the selection process.
Justice Aminuddin, sworn in last Friday, brings nearly four decades of legal experience and previously headed the now-dissolved constitutional bench formed under the 26th Amendment. With retirement set at age 68 for FCC judges, the court aims to serve as “a guardian of constitutionalism and an enduring symbol of justice for generations to come,” he concluded.
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