ISLAMABAD / LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – Pakistan has rejected a warning from the UN human rights chief warning of far-reaching consequences for the rule of law in the country. A recently passed constitutional amendment grants lifelong legal immunity to the head of the powerful military, which has sparked concern among human rights groups.
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Pakistan has rejected a warning from UN human rights chief Volker Turk against the recently passed constitutional amendment granting lifelong legal immunity to Pakistan’s military chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and other senior officials. This change has raised concerns among human rights groups as it could threaten the rule of law in the country.
The Government of Pakistan emphasizes that it is fully committed to protecting fundamental freedoms and the rule of law as enshrined in the Constitution. However, the constitutional amendment, passed by Parliament earlier this month, also entails the creation of a new Federal Constitutional Court, stripping the Supreme Court of some of its powers and tightening oversight of judges.
UN human rights chief Turk warned that these changes together risk undermining the independence of the judiciary and subjecting it to political influence and executive control. He stressed that this could have far-reaching consequences for the principles of democracy and the rule of law that the people of Pakistan hold dear.
The Pakistani government’s response to the UN’s criticism shows how sensitive the issue of military power and legal immunity is in the country. The debate over the military’s role in politics has long been a sensitive issue in Pakistan, and recent developments could further exacerbate tensions between the various power centers.
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