Bilawal warns of confrontation if constitutional amendment not passed before Oct 25

Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has raised concerns about a possible confrontation if the proposed amendment are not passed before October 25, the retirement date of Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa.

The government had previously attempted to introduce the amendment last month but failed due to internal disagreements, notably with JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman. Despite the setbacks, Bilawal remains firm in pursuing the legislative changes, which he argues are essential to the country’s democratic progress.

In an informal conversation with journalists, Bilawal warned of a potential “face-off” if the amendments are not passed in time, stressing the need for peaceful resolution before the CJP’s retirement. He also noted that even if the amendments pass after October 25, the delay could lead to increased tension.

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Bilawal emphasized that these changes are part of the PPP’s long-standing commitment to judicial reform, rooted in the Charter of Democracy (COD) established by his mother, Benazir Bhutto. He also criticized the judiciary’s timing in recent rulings, questioning why certain court decisions had not been scrutinized.

The PPP Chairman vowed to continue pushing for the establishment of a constitutional court, which he believes will address long-standing judicial issues, such as the significant backlog of cases in the Supreme Court.