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Pakistan Law Minister Backs 26th Amendment, Affirms Military Trials for Civilians Who Attack Army Sites

Civil-society lawyers questioned judicial independence at the conference.

Overview

  • Azam Nazeer Tarar said the newly created Constitutional Court is now functioning and that its impact will be assessed over time.
  • He asserted that only Parliament can amend the Constitution and referenced past instances where the Supreme Court allegedly overstepped its remit.
  • The minister maintained that civilians who breach security by targeting army installations can be tried in military courts under existing law.
  • He outlined changes to judge transfers through the Judicial Commission to redistribute experienced judges across provinces.
  • Tarar said he serves on the judicial commission addressing missing persons, noting a relief package and calling the issue a global problem.