Shifting the Scales: How Pakistan’s 27th Amendment Undermines Judicial Independence and Cements Executive Dominance
In November, Pakistan adopted its 27th Constitutional Amendment through one of the fastest and most contentious processes in its recent history. By creating a Federal Constitutional Court, expanding executive’s control over judicial appointments, granting lifelong immunity to the President and military leadership, and strengthening the army’s influence, the amendment represents the most significant restructuring of
