Govt mulls bypassing Zardari’s assent for judges’ appointment
- Posted on August 7, 2026
- By Dawn
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Pakistan's government is exploring constitutional alternatives to expedite judicial appointments after President Zardari delayed approving nominations recommended by the Judicial Commission Panel. Officials are examining the feasibility of implementing Article 48(1) provisions to issue direct notifications, potentially circumventing the presidential approval requirement. This strategic maneuver reflects mounting tensions between executive branches over judicial recruitment processes and institutional governance frameworks.
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