{"id":55667,"date":"2025-11-30T11:36:34","date_gmt":"2025-11-30T11:36:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=55667"},"modified":"2025-11-30T11:36:34","modified_gmt":"2025-11-30T11:36:34","slug":"pakistan-rejects-statement-by-the-un-office-of-the-high-commissioner-for-human-rights-on-27th-amendment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-rejects-statement-by-the-un-office-of-the-high-commissioner-for-human-rights-on-27th-amendment\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan Rejects Statement by the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on 27th Amendment"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"ISLAMABAD : November 30, 2025 – Pakistan notes with deep concern the ungrounded and misplaced apprehensions aired on behalf of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights regarding the 27th constitutional amendment adopted by the two-third majority of the parliament of Pakistan.<\/p>\n

Like all parliamentary democracies, all legislation as well as any amendment to the Constitution remain the exclusive domain of the elected representatives of the people of Pakistan. Democracy and democratic methods form the bedrock of civil and political rights, and therefore must be respected.<\/p>\n

The constitutional amendments adopted by the Parliament of Pakistan followed due procedures as enshrined in Pakistan\u2019s Constitution.<\/p>\n

Pakistan remains fully committed to protecting, promoting and upholding human rights, human dignity, basic freedoms and the rule of law as enshrined in the constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan.<\/p>\n

While Pakistan gives due importance to the work of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, it is regrettable that Pakistan’s views and ground realities were not reflected in the statement issued.<\/p>\n

We urge the High Commissioner to respect the sovereign decisions of Pakistan’s parliament and avoid commentary that reflects political bias and misinformation.\"\"<\/p>\n

On 28 November, The <\/b>UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker T\u00fcrk said that Pakistan\u2019s hastily adopted constitutional amendments seriously undermine judicial independence, and raise grave concerns about military accountability and respect for the rule of law.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Human Rights Chief said the latest constitutional amendment, like the 26th<\/sup>\u00a0amendment last year, had been adopted without broad consultation and debate with the legal community and wider civil society. T\u00fcrk warned the amendments run counter to the separation of powers that underpin the rule of law and safeguard the protection of human rights in Pakistan.<\/p>\n

Under the changes adopted on 13 November, a new Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has been given powers over constitutional cases, replacing the previous authority of the Supreme Court, which will now only deal with civil and criminal cases.<\/p>\n

The systems for appointment, promotion and transfer of judges have been changed in a manner raising serious concerns about undermining the structural independence of Pakistan\u2019s judiciary.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pakistani Parliament Passes the Most Controversial 27th Amendment in the Constitution ! Field Marshal for Life becomes Chief of Defence ! President Exempted from Trial for Good ! Judiciary divided into Two Superior Courts<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n