Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has stated that the country cannot support two Supreme Courts and advocated for the creation of constitutional courts to alleviate the burden of cases.
During an appearance on “News Insight with Amir Zia,” he emphasized that it is the Parliament’s fundamental responsibility to legislate and that there is no issue with exercising this right. He expressed concern that the justice system has not met the expectations set after the lawyers’ movement during former President General (retd) Musharraf’s era.
Bilawal pointed out that the PPP has consistently advised the government to engage with all stakeholders regarding proposed legislation to gather their input, stressing that there are no hidden motives behind the party’s support for this initiative. He acknowledged the potential need for changes at the lower court level but questioned whether the system permits such modifications.
Wahab, who is also the Mayor of Karachi, noted that delays in justice are evident, as seen in the Perween Rahman case, which took nine years to reach a decision despite a law requiring a verdict within seven days. He raised a crucial point about accountability within the judiciary, questioning who holds judges accountable for their actions.
Wahab also clarified that Qazi Faez Isa is set to retire as Chief Justice of Pakistan on October 25, dismissing any notions of extending his tenure. He stated that Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, as the senior most judge, will automatically assume the position of Chief Justice.
Regarding military courts, Wahab mentioned the need for national consensus and stakeholder involvement before implementing such measures. He indicated that the PPP and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) agree on the establishment of constitutional courts and are discussing the specifics of their formation and appointments.
In the program’s later segment, PTI Senator Ali Zafar joined the discussion, arguing for reforms starting at the civil and district court levels, where many cases are pending, rather than bypassing these to focus on the Supreme Court. He suggested that a constitutional bench should evaluate the feasibility of creating new courts.
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