Lawyers Demand Action Against 26th Constitutional Amendment

Lawyers in Pakistan have demanded action against the 26th Constitutional Amendment, calling for the formation of a full-court bench of the Supreme Court to hear petitions against the amendment. The move is part of a larger lawyers' movement against the amendment, which has already gained momentum. Lawyers have condemned controversial amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) and are planning a protest against the 26th Constitutional Amendment on February 10. The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) has been asked to postpone its upcoming meeting on filling eight vacant top court seats. The lawyers' demand is for a full-court bench to hear the petitions filed by lawyers' organisations against the amendment, highlighting the growing tensions between the legal fraternity and the government. The situation is expected to escalate further in the coming days, with the lawyers' movement gaining support from various quarters.