In parallel, the process of forming the Judicial Commission for judicial appointments is advancing, with the names of various parliamentarians now submitted to the Supreme Court
By our correspondent
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has voiced significant concerns regarding the absence of equal representation within the Judicial Commission, raising issues that have escalated tensions between political parties. PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has formally objected to the government’s failure to honor previous commitments for equal representation in the commission, asserting that this oversight undermines the principles of fairness and inclusivity.
In light of the government’s breach of this agreement, Bhutto Zardari withdrew his name from the commission last week, a decision that reflects the PPP’s dissatisfaction with the current arrangements. Sources suggest that an understanding was initially reached between the PPP and the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) (PML-N), stipulating that both parties would receive equitable representation in the Judicial Commission. The PPP contends that the inclusion of the Attorney General and the Law Minister, as government representatives, complicates the representation dynamics further. Following Bhutto’s withdrawal, Farooq H. Naik was appointed to the commission in his stead.
In parallel, the process of forming the Judicial Commission for judicial appointments is advancing, with the names of various parliamentarians now submitted to the Supreme Court. Senate Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani has directed the Supreme Court’s Registrar to forward nominations for the commission based on consultations with Leader of the House Senator Ishaq Dar and Leader of the Opposition Senator Shibli Faraz. The list of nominees features Senator Farooq H. Naik from the government side and Senator Shibli Faraz from the opposition. Additionally, National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has also liaised with the Supreme Judicial Commission to provide names nominated by parliamentary parties.
