26th amendment to strengthen judicial independence: Barrister Aqeel
Pakistan
Says claims of judicial compromise are unfounded
ISLAMABAD (APP) - Adviser to the Prime Minister on Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik said on Saturday that the objective behind the 26th Amendment was to strengthen judicial independence through transparent appointments.
“The removal of suo motu power is intended to prevent judicial overreach and regulate the same while increased parliamentary oversight ensures a balanced approach to such appointments, as is the case in democracies the world over”, he said in a statement.
The adviser to the PM said that the amendment also introduced the fundamental right to a clean environment and promoting economic justice. These reforms, he maintained, were designed to bolster democratic institutions and benefit citizens, reflecting the government’s commitment to transparency, inclusivity, and justice.
Rebutting PTI Raoof Hasan’s remarks he said the claims of judicial compromise and political entanglement were unfounded as the amendment’s goal was to foster institutional harmony and uphold democratic principles.
