The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday dismissed petitions challenging a proposed constitutional amendment after the petitioners requested to withdraw their cases.
A three-judge bench, headed by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, presided over the matter. The petitions were filed by six members of the Bar Council, including Abid Zuberi, who was represented by lawyer Hamid Khan.
During the proceedings, Chief Justice Isa questioned whether a lawyer was necessary for the withdrawal, suggesting that Zuberi could have personally made the request. He also pointed out the existence of another petition with pending objections.
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After confirming the petitioners’ intention to withdraw both cases, the Supreme Court dismissed the petitions, thereby halting the legal challenge to the proposed amendment for the time being. This decision clears the way for the amendment to move forward in parliament.
‘Consensus Reached on Reforms’
In related news, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) reached a partial consensus on judicial reforms during a meeting.
An earlier draft was withdrawn for revision, incorporating input from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari confirmed PML-N’s acceptance of the updated draft, while Finance Minister Ishaq Dar reported progress on key issues. This meeting represents a significant step toward judicial reforms in Pakistan.
