ISLAMABAD – Key details of the proposed constitutional amendments have been revealed, outlining significant changes to over 20 sections of the constitution.
The amendments include revisions to several critical articles:
- Article 51: Aims to increase representation in the Balochistan Assembly from 65 to 81 seats.
- Article 63: Addresses issues related to defection and the rights of members who leave their parties.
- Article 175: Focuses on the appointment of Supreme Court judges.
- Article 187: Pertains to the structure and appointments within the Supreme Court and High Courts.
- Article 181: Deals with temporary appointments of judges.
- Article 184: Concerns the Supreme Court’s suo motu (self-initiated) powers.
- Article 185: Covers appeals against court decisions.
- Article 186: Relates to presidential clarifications on the Supreme Court’s authority.
Additional proposed changes include:
- A suggestion to transfer High Court judges between provinces.
- The process for appointing the Chief Justice of Pakistan would involve selecting from a panel of five senior Supreme Court judges, with the remaining four judges of the constitutional court also appointed by the government.
- Establishing a Judicial Commission and a Parliamentary Committee to oversee judicial appointments.
These amendments aim to address various aspects of legislative representation and judicial appointments, marking a significant shift in Pakistan’s constitutional and judicial landscape.
