September 10, 2025

The Role of the Judiciary in Constitutional Interpretation in Pakistan

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MZMuhaddisa ZehraInternational Islamic University, Islamabad NANoreen AkhtarManchester University NHS Foundation Trust MSMuhammad Babar ShaheenGovernment College University, Faisalabad

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This analysis reveals tensions between judicial review and parliamentary supremacy in Pakistan's constitutional framework, indicating the need for balance.

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Judicial activism is shaping constitutional interpretation in Pakistan, but raises concerns about overreach and limits on parliamentary power.
The analysis highlights major court cases, such as the Panama Papers Case and Maulvi Tamizuddin Khan Case, stressing their impact on judicial attitudes.
Judicial independence is crucial for maintaining democracy; appropriate constraints are needed to prevent policy intrusion and uphold stability.
The study's historical context shows how military interventions have influenced the judiciary's role, necessitating a re-evaluation of its powers.

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Zehra et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c24126b210217d6479e70a https://doi.org/10.63544/ijss.v4i3.140

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This analysis reveals tensions between judicial review and parliamentary supremacy in Pakistan's constitutional framework, indicating the need for balance.

The Role of the Judiciary in Constitutional Interpretation in Pakistan

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The Role of the Judiciary in Constitutional Interpretation in Pakistan

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