Pakistani judge warns that the 26th Amendment could harm judicial independence and public trust.

Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, a senior judge of Pakistan's Supreme Court, has raised concerns about the 26th Amendment, which expanded the executive's role in the Judicial Commission of Pakistan. He argues this could lead to political appointments and erode judicial independence and public trust. Shah calls for transparent rules to ensure merit-based selections and warns against any rushed decisions that could damage the judiciary's integrity.

3 months ago
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