By Ali Raza Journalist
Islamabad August 4, 2025
In what could be a historic shift in Pakistan’s judicial landscape, senior legal sources have confirmed that the upcoming 27th Constitutional Amendment may include provisions for the creation of a separate Constitutional Court.
According to credible legal circles and senior Supreme Court lawyers, in the amendment formation of a dedicated constitutional court will also be made that
Constitutional Court would consist of specialized constitutional judges, tasked exclusively with interpreting and ruling on constitutional matters.
Sources confirm that internal discussions have already begun among senior legal experts, constitutional scholars, and relevant institutions. If implemented, this move could permanently separate constitutional adjudication from regular judicial proceedings,
Constitutional matters require deep specialization, and currently the same judges are expected to switch between criminal, civil, and constitutional cases. A separate court will provide clarity, speed, and consistency
The 27th Amendment, which is currently under review, is expected to be one of the most consequential constitutional changes in recent years. Beyond the proposed court, it may also redefine jurisdictional boundaries and further codify the roles of various state institutions.
While official confirmation from the Ministry of Law is still pending, legal insiders say the idea has broad support among seniors
As the debate continues, stakeholders across the political and legal spectrum are watching closely
