Ismail Attal:
Quetta: Senior lawyer Ali Ahmad Kurd expressed deep regret over the alleged involvement of judges from Balochistan in what he called facilitating a controversial constitutional amendment, stating that they no longer represent the interests of the province’s people.
He raised concerns about the lack of transparency surrounding the amendment and its potential consequences.
Advocate Rahab Buledi announced the launch of a nationwide movement starting today to oppose the constitutional changes. “The draft of the constitutional amendment has yet to be shared with anyone,” Buledi pointed out, stressing the need for public awareness. He added that lawyers across Pakistan would join the movement in protest.
“We urge civil society, the media, and political parties to stand with us in this cause,” Buledi said, while commending the current political stance of Maulana Fazlur Rehman. He also demanded that Justice Mansoor Ali Shah be appointed Chief Justice within 24 hours.
Afzal Harifal, another key figure in the protest, voiced his concern over the government’s plan to push through a constitutional amendment without public knowledge. “People have the right to know about this amendment,” Harifal stressed, describing the situation in the country as highly uncertain.
Harifal warned that the constitutional amendment could result in violations of basic human rights and expressed frustration with the political parties involved. “The actions of these parties are compromising the dignity of our sisters and daughters,” he said, adding that the amendment lacks legitimacy.
The lawyers’ movement aims to bring these issues to light, with advocates planning to present their case to the public in the coming days.
