Former Pakistan Prime Minister and PTI Chairman Imran Khan has written a letter to the United Nations against Shehbaz Sharif led Pakistan government’s decision to execute constitutional amendments that aim to threaten judicial independence and human rights in the country, Geo Tv reported. This is not the first time Imran Khan has written to an international body regarding Pakistan’s domestic political matters. ---Advertisement---The constitutional changes aims to include the extension of judges’ retirement age and formation of a constitutional court, that has been staunchly opposed by Khan and his party. This raises serious concerns about political interference in judicial appointments and is seen as an attempt to dilute judicial independence and public scrutiny. The move by Imran Khan drew flak from political leaders of the party in power, who said that Khan’s actions would risk Pakistan’s economic stability for his personal political gains.

Source: News 24 October 10, 2024 13:49 UTC