Punjab Bar Council welcomes approval of 27th Constitutional Amendment

LAHORE (Dunya News) – The Punjab Bar Council has expressed satisfaction over the passage of Pakistan’s 27th Constitutional Amendment, calling it as a significant development for the country’s justice system.

In a joint statement, Vice Chairman Chaudhry Muhammad Ashfaq Kahout and Chairman of the Executive Committee Zabiullah Nagra said the establishment of a Constitutional Court had long been awaited by the legal community and citizens alike.

According to the council’s leadership, the creation of the court fulfils an enduring legal requirement and reflects a commitment mentioned in the Charter of Democracy. They noted that the newly approved amendment is expected to strengthen constitutional governance and contribute to an improved justice framework across the country.

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The Punjab Bar Council emphasised that Parliament, as the supreme legislative body under the Constitution, possesses full authority to introduce essential amendments for national interest, stability and institutional betterment. The approval of the 27th Amendment, they said, demonstrates Parliament’s seriousness in advancing judicial reforms and providing timely solutions to constitutional matters.

Council leaders added that the establishment of a Constitutional Court will benefit citizens by ensuring quicker hearings of constitutional cases, reducing the existing judicial backlog and providing greater clarity in matters involving constitutional interpretation.

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The Punjab Bar Council urged individuals and groups to refrain from creating hurdles or spreading misconceptions for political motives. The leadership maintained that the latest constitutional development serves the broader national interest and supports long-term reform in the justice system.