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flag Pakistan creates new Federal Constitutional Court, sparking protest over judicial independence.

flag Pakistan has established a new Federal Constitutional Court under the 27th Constitutional Amendment, with Justice Aminuddin Khan sworn in as its first chief justice. flag The amendment, passed with bipartisan support, transfers constitutional cases from the Supreme Court to the new court, expands military authority, and alters judicial appointments. flag Two Supreme Court justices, Mansoor Ali Shah and Athar Minallah, resigned in protest, calling the changes a threat to judicial independence and constitutional integrity. flag The FCC will have equal provincial representation, reduced eligibility for judges, and restricted suo motu powers, requiring written requests. flag The move has sparked concerns over democratic backsliding and the balance of power.

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