The leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf have severely criticized the bill after the National Assembly approved the bills to increase the number of judges and the tenure of service chiefs.
Talking to the media outside the Parliament after the session on Monday, Chairman PTI Barrister Gohar said that no bill was passed under the rules, the bill neither went to the standing committee nor was discussed.
Barrister Gauhar said that the number of Supreme Court judges has been increased to 34, India currently has only 33 judges.
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Barrister Gauhar said that currently there are 96 High Court judges in the country, they are trying to seat their judges in the Supreme Court, this is their mistake, weakening a pillar of the government is like weakening the government.
He said that this legislative procedure is not correct, the tenure of service chiefs should not be increased. The government had said in the committee that they want to increase the number of judges.
On this occasion, the opposition leader Umar Ayub said that the regime of Form 47 amended the Supreme Court Practice and Procedure and the Army Act, without giving time to the opposition, the bills were bulldozed.
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He said that by extending the term of the service chiefs, the rights of many officers will be lost, this amendment is not good for the government and the army.
Umar Ayub said that the same laws will be used against Shehbaz Sharif and People’s Party, at that time PP and PML-N will have no way to escape.
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**Interview with Barrister Gohar, Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Barrister Gohar. The recent passing of the 26th Amendment Bill has sparked significant controversy. Can you share your main concerns about the process this bill went through?
**Barrister Gohar:** Thank you for having me. My primary concern is that the bill was passed without adhering to the proper legislative procedures. It did not go to the standing committee as is standard practice, and there was minimal discussion prior to its approval. This raises red flags about transparency and accountability in our legislative process.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned that the number of Supreme Court judges has now increased to 34. How does this compare with other countries, such as India?
**Barrister Gohar:** Yes, that’s correct. With 34 judges, our Supreme Court now exceeds India’s, which has 33 judges. This expansion raises questions about the necessity and ramifications of such an increase. We must consider whether this is truly in the best interest of our judicial system or if it serves other purposes.
**Interviewer:** Many are concerned that the increase in judges and the tenure of service chiefs may reflect efforts to consolidate power. What are your thoughts on this?
**Barrister Gohar:** Absolutely. These moves appear to be part of a broader agenda to concentrate power within the executive branch. It undermines the independence of the judiciary and military, which are crucial for a healthy democracy. We must scrutinize such changes to ensure they do not erode our democratic foundations.
**Interviewer:** What do you believe should be the next steps for the opposition to address the issues raised by this bill?
**Barrister Gohar:** The opposition must unite to demand a halt to this bill and call for a more thorough review process. We need public awareness campaigns to inform citizens about the implications of such legislation. Additionally, we should explore all legal avenues to challenge the validity of this amendment in court.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your insights, Barrister Gohar. It’s clear there are deep implications associated with these changes in legislation.
**Barrister Gohar:** Thank you for the opportunity to discuss these important issues. It’s crucial that we maintain an open dialogue about the future of our democracy.
