26th Constitutional Amendment
Coverage of 26th Constitutional Amendment in the Nexus archive.
- HRCP highlights systemic corruption in justice system
A report by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan and the International Federation for Human Rights highlights systemic corruption in Pakistan's justice system, including favoritism, nepotism, and state capture of the judiciary. The report criticizes the 26th and 27th constitutional amendments for undermining judicial independence and calls for reforms to address corruption risks.
- Is parliament effective?
Pakistan’s parliament is criticized for low attendance and rubber-stamping government actions, with reports showing only 20% of members attending all sittings in May. Constitutional amendments, including the 26th and 27th, were passed with minimal debate and transparency, undermining judicial independence and parliamentary authority.