Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that he, President Asif Ali Zardari, and Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir are aligned in their efforts to ensure the political and economic stability of Pakistan. The prime minister emphasized that the recent constitutional amendments, particularly the 26th Amendment, will foster the much-needed political stability, which, in turn, will drive economic growth.
In an interview with The News on Monday, the prime minister expressed optimism regarding the country’s future following the amendment’s passage. While he refrained from explicitly naming the next Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), he noted that the decision will be made by the Special Parliamentary Committee. According to sources, Justice Yahya Afridi is the government’s top choice for the role, with Justice Amin ud Din Khan being considered as a secondary option.
The 26th Amendment established a 12-member parliamentary committee responsible for recommending the next CJP from among the three senior-most judges of the Supreme Court. The chosen name will be forwarded by the prime minister to the president for final approval.
While Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif remains cautious about commenting on judiciary-related controversies, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif criticized eight Supreme Court judges who handed down the July 12 decision on special seats. He alleged that these judges had acted politically and were plotting to bring back former Prime Minister Imran Khan into power.
In a late-night speech at the National Assembly, Khawaja Asif accused the judiciary of “ganging up” against Parliament, which represents the 240 million people of Pakistan. He claimed that certain judges harbored political ambitions, leading to tension between the judiciary and other democratic institutions. He stressed that respect for institutions is derived from the people they serve and urged the judiciary to introspect on the reasons for the increasing public criticism.
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