JOURNAL ARTICLE

Pakistan's Top Court Judges Resign After Move to Cut Its Power.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Haider, Kamran; Khan, Tooba 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the resignation of two Supreme Court judges in Pakistan following the approval of constitutional amendments that diminish judicial powers and enhance the authority of the army chief. Judges Mansoor Ali Shah and Athar Minallah resigned after lawmakers, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's coalition, passed a bill that establishes a Federal Constitutional Court with judges appointed by the prime minister and grants lifelong legal immunity to army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir. The amendments have sparked opposition, with groups considering nationwide protests against the changes, which further consolidate military influence in Pakistan's governance. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/11, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:189335284
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