Tag: constitutional reform
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Judicial Reform or Political Tool? Justice Mansoor Ali Shah Questions Federal Constitutional Court
Background: The Debate Over a Federal Constitutional Court Pakistan has long debated how to reform its judicial landscape. A proposed Federal Constitutional Court has become a focal point of this debate, with opinions split on whether the move represents meaningful reform or a political ploy. Senior Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Syed Mansoor…
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Constitutional Court Critics Call Reform a Political Move, Not a Genuine Change
Senior judge questions the basis of the proposed Federal Constitutional Court Pakistan’s judicial and political landscape is again in the spotlight as senior jurists weigh in on a controversial proposal: the creation of a Federal Constitutional Court. Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, a respected figure among the judiciary, has openly challenged the reform, arguing that…
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Judicial Reform in Question: Justice Mansoor Ali Shah Critiques Federal Constitutional Court
Background: What is at stake in the proposed Federal Constitutional Court? The discussion around a Federal Constitutional Court in Pakistan has intensified in recent months, with policymakers arguing that a higher constitutional court could streamline decisions and reduce backlogs. Critics, however, contend that the proposal risks undermining judicial independence and turning the court into a…
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Parliamentary Committees Review 27th Constitutional Amendment After Cabinet Approval
Overview: Cabinet OK and The Next Step for Pakistan’s 27th Amendment Pakistan’s constitutional landscape moved a notch forward as the cabinet granted its approval for the proposed 27th constitutional amendment. In a bid to streamline legislative processes and address evolving governance needs, the amendment now enters the committee stage. The move signals a careful and…
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Major Constitutional Amendments in Pakistan: A 50-Year Overview
Introduction: A Half-Century of Constitutional Change Over the past 50 years, Pakistan’s Constitution has undergone numerous amendments reflecting shifts between civilian governments and military rule, as well as evolving notions of democracy, federalism, and the balance of powers. In total, 26 formal amendments have shaped the legal and political landscape, influencing how the state is…
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PTI Protests Storm Parliament Over 27th Amendment and Provincial Autonomy
Overview: PTI’s Stance on the 27th Constitutional Amendment The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) parliamentary party has announced a robust strategy to oppose the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment. The party frames the amendment as a direct challenge to provincial autonomy and warns that the current legislature has ceded essential powers without adequate consensus. PTI leaders say the…
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PTI Rallies to Challenge 27th Constitutional Amendment Linked to Provincial Autonomy
Introduction: PTI Opposition to the 27th Constitutional Amendment The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) parliamentary party announced a determined opposition to the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment, signaling a campaign of protests both inside and outside the National Assembly. Framing the amendment as an encroachment on provincial autonomy, PTI leaders argued that the measure would undermine the constitutional…
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PTI Protests 27th Amendment: Attack on Provincial Autonomy
Overview: PTI protests against the 27th Constitutional Amendment The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) parliamentary party announced plans to stage robust protests both inside Parliament and on the streets in response to the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment. Party leaders argue that the measure represents a serious encroachment on provincial autonomy and undermines the balance of powers between…