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 […]
27th Amendment
IHC judges blocked from challenging 27th Amendment
ISLAMABAD: Four Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges who intended to challenge the 27th Constitutional Amendment were turned away by the Supreme Court on Thursday and advised to approach the newly-formed Federal Constitutional Court (FCC). The judges — Justices Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, Babar Sattar, Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan, and Saman Rifat Imtiaz — had drafted a […]
JCP to meet on Dec 2 to appoint SC, SHC and BHC chief justices
ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) will hold its first meeting on Dec 2 following the passage of the 27th Constitutional Amendment and the establishment of the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC). The meeting, scheduled for 2:30pm at the Supreme Court building in Islamabad, will consider key appointments to the superior judiciary. Read More: JCP […]
Lawyers rally in Lahore against 27th Amendment, vow weekly protests
LAHORE: The Lahore Bar Association (LBA) on Thursday staged a rally against the 27th Amendment, which created the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC), calling it a threat to judicial independence. The protest began at Aiwan-i-Adl and moved toward Charing Cross, where members of the Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) joined in. Both bar bodies are […]
SHC issues notices over petitions challenging 27th amendment
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday issued notices to the ministries of law and justice and parliamentary affairs on two identical petitions challenging the 27th Constitutional Amendment. The petitioners — both practicing lawyers — have argued that the amendment undermines the separation of powers, judicial independence and the rule of law. Read More: […]
Four IHC judges ‘decide’ to challenge 27th Amendment
Four judges of the Islamabad High Court have prepared a draft petition to challenge the 27th Constitutional Amendment, it was learnt on Thursday. According to the sources, a draft petition has been prepared and forwarded to the apex court for filing, with the formal submission expected later. Justices Mohsin Akhtar Kiani and Babar Sattar are […]
PM Shehbaz meets Sindh CM, hails return of international cricket
ISLAMABAD: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday to discuss the political situation and provincial affairs, according to a statement from the PM Office. No further details of the meeting were disclosed. The meeting took place shortly after the enactment of the 27th Amendment, which has sparked debates in […]
Supreme Court judges hold tense meeting after 27th Amendment
ISLAMABAD: Over a dozen Supreme Court judges convened in Chief Justice Yahya Afridi’s chambers on Nov 14 to discuss a response to the recently passed 27th Amendment, which curtailed the judiciary’s powers. The meeting came a day after two judges — Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Athar Minallah — resigned in protest, and coincided […]
Sindh establishes constitutional courts through new ordinance
KARACHI: Sindh has formally established constitutional courts in the province through a newly promulgated ordinance, Acting Governor Awais Qadir Shah announced on Tuesday. The law, titled “The Constitutional Benches of Sindh High Court Procedure and Practice Ordinance 2025,” comes into immediate effect. Read More: Constitutional Courts: A Step Toward Judicial Overreach? Under the ordinance, judges […]
Judicial bodies reconstituted following 27th Amendment
Following the passage of the 27th Constitutional Amendment, Pakistan’s key judicial bodies have undergone significant restructuring. Supreme Court (SC) Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail has been included in the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) and the Practice and Procedure Committee, while Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) Justice Aamer Farooq has been appointed to the Judicial Commission of Pakistan […]