Islamabad: In the National Assembly session, Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar, while giving a detailed explanation on the constitutional amendment, said that the “27th Constitutional Amendment Bill” has already been passed by the Senate with a two-thirds majority. He said, “This amendment is not just political but a historic step towards constitutional reforms.”
Azam Nazir Tarar said, “The establishment of a constitutional court was a promise of the Charter of Democracy. In most countries of the world, constitutional matters are heard in special courts.” According to him, the Judicial Commission will include judges and representatives of the government and opposition, so that transparent decisions can be made.
He said, “If a judge refuses to be transferred, he will be considered retired. This law has been made for the accountability and transparency of judges.”
Regarding suo moto powers, he said, “The country’s economic system was affected by suo moto, that is why a clear procedure has been laid down in the bill for suo moto.”
During Azam Nazir Tarar’s speech, opposition members protested vehemently and raised slogans, however, government members in the house supported the Law Minister by banging their desks.
