Pakistan, Nov. 14 -- The Lahore High Court dismissed a petition against the 27th Amendment after the petitioner chose to withdraw it. The judge asked the government about the amendment's status, and officials said it was still under review. The court then allowed the petitioner to pull back the case. The withdrawal ended the hearing for now, but the issue remains active.
The petitioner had argued that the 27th Amendment introduced major constitutional changes. He claimed the amendment would weaken the Supreme Court by shifting key powers to a new Federal Constitutional Court. He also argued the move threatened judicial independence. Moreover, he said the amendment advanced without proper consultation with provinces.
The government told...