Members of the legal fraternity expressed strong concerns over recent constitutional amendments during a convention held in Karachi, warning that the changes could undermine the rule of law and constitutional supremacy. Read More: Chronology of constitutional amendments in Pakistan — II The event was organised by the Sindh High Court Bar Association on the premises of the […]
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UN warns Pakistan: Constitutional changes threaten judiciary
ISLAMABAD: The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, expressed serious concerns over Pakistan’s recent constitutional amendments. He warned they undermine judicial independence and accountability. Türk said the changes could threaten democracy and the rule of law in Pakistan. Türk criticized the process, saying the amendments were adopted without wide consultation with legal experts […]
Pakistan’s new FCC marks historic milestone
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 […]
Sohail Afridi says jail staff ignored judges’ orders on Imran Khan visit
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said he was stopped from meeting PTI Chairman Imran Khan despite a court order allowing the meeting. The meetings were to be arranged according to a list provided by PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja. However, jail authorities prevented the CM and other PTI leaders from meeting Khan, leading […]
Pakistan Must Become a ‘Hard State,’ Says Defence Minister Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD – Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Friday that Pakistan must shed its image as a “soft state” and evolve into a strong, law-enforcing “hard state” governed by the Constitution and rule of law. He made the remarks after attending a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, which was also attended by […]
Pakistan Urges UN to Enforce Rule of Law in Palestine and Kashmir
NEW YORK – Pakistan has urged the international community to uphold the rule of law in resolving long-standing disputes such as Palestine and Kashmir, saying that peace cannot be achieved without justice and accountability. Speaking at the UN General Assembly’s Legal Committee, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s permanent representative to the UN, condemned ongoing violations […]
The rule of law: A concept and reality in Pakistan
It is a simple truism that a stable, prosperous, democratic and egalitarian state does not exist and survive without implementing and following the rule of law. The term “rule of law” comes from the French word “le principe de legalite” meaning “the principle of legality”. According to Black’s Law Dictionary, “the rule of law, also […]
Ramazan and the rule of law
The holy month of Ramazan teaches tolerance and respect for others, including the poor and the infirm. Too frequently, however, the spirit of the Ramazan is forgotten by some overzealous people who self-righteously seek to enforce respect for the Muslim fast. Too often there is an unfortunate resort to violence. Too often a distinction is […]
Democracy, rule of law the way forward, says Nawaz
LAHORE: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday said that democracy, strengthening of the Parliament and rule of law is the way forward. “Development of Pakistan depends upon the continuation of democracy, sanctity of vote and rule of law. Pakistan emerged on the world map due to the democratic struggle of our forefathers and the […]