Pakistan's Court Powers Slashed, Judges Resign

Pakistans Supreme Court faces a crisis as the government passes a law stripping it of constitutional case jurisdiction, granting more power to the army chief, and appointing government-selected judges to a new Federal Constitutional Court. Two judges have resigned, decrying the amendment as a grave assault on the constitution and crippling judicial independence. The political opposition and human rights groups fear these changes weaken democracy, while the government argues they will improve governance and reward the militarys performance. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.