The recent constitutional amendments in Pakistan have completely changed the balance of power. After the new changes, the army, especially the current Army Chief General Asim Munir, has become very influential. On the contrary, there is a clear cut in the powers of the judiciary. This decision has worried many organizations as well as the United Nations.

Volker Turk, head of the UN Human Rights Office, warned in a statement issued on Friday that ‘these hasty amendments’ in Pakistan seriously affect the independence of the judiciary. According to him, this step increases the possibility of military interference and weakening of the role of the civilian government, which raises serious questions on the rule of law.

Turk said this big thing

Turk said that this amendment was implemented without any public discussion, consultation with the legal community or extensive debate, which is contrary to the democratic process. According to him, these changes go against the institutions that protect human rights and the rule of law in Pakistan. In particular, deep concerns have been raised about the impact of these amendments on the independence of judges.

The statement said that the new provisions related to appointment and transfer of judges could weaken the structural independence of the judiciary. Due to this, there is a danger of increasing political interference and the judiciary coming under the control of the executive. Volker Turk stressed that the courts should remain completely free from any political pressure in their decisions.

He expressed special objection to the 27th Amendment, saying that it gives lifetime protection to the President and the Field Marshal from criminal prosecution and arrest. According to him, this move is against human rights principles and the framework of democratic control and can have far-reaching implications on Pakistan’s democratic future.

President of Pakistan took a big decision

It is noteworthy that on November 13, the President of Pakistan signed the 27th Constitutional Amendment and made it a law. After this amendment, the power of Army Chief Asim Munir has increased unprecedentedly, due to which he has emerged as the most influential person in the country. According to reports, he now has more powers than the Prime Minister.

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Pakistan’s Field Marshal General Asim Munir can make a coup, many such media reports were revealed, claiming that Asif Ali Ali is preparing to remove Zardari and become Asim Munir and become President. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has already given his response to this claim, but for the first time, Asim Munir has broken the silence.

In a column published in a Pakistan newspaper, the columnist Suhail Varaich revealed that he had met Aseem Munir recently in Brussels. He wrote, ‘Munir clearly said that rumors of any kind of change in leadership are completely false. There are only those elements behind this which oppose both the government and the establishment and want to spread political chaos in the country. Munir also added that he is proud to be the protector of the country and he is not interested in any other political position.

Munir pointed to Imran Khan?

According to Varaich, when Munir was asked questions on political reconciliation, he said that political reconciliation is possible only when it is forgiven for honesty. Although the name was not clarified, it is believed that he was referred to to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and former Prime Minister Imran Khan in his jail. This statement shows the decisive role of the army in Pakistan politics and the increasing tension with Imran Khan supporters.

What did Asim Munir say about America and China?

General Asim Munir also expressed his opinion on foreign relations. He said that Pakistan will maintain balance with both America and China and will not sacrifice the other for one friend. Interestingly, he described the peace efforts of US President Donald Trump as real and claimed that Pakistan had taken the initiative to nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Army and politics in Pakistan

Army and politics have been deeply involved in the history of Pakistan. Many times the elected governments were removed through military coup. This statement of Asim Munir is very important in this background, as it gives the message of stability and balance between the government and the army.

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