Author: none@none.com (Ahmad Maudood Ausaf)

In a recent development, a bill was introduced in the National Assembly to address the issue of the Supreme Court’s suo motu powers. The bill proposed changes that would require a larger number of judges to make a decision regarding the exercise of such powers. This move comes in light of concerns about the imbalance of power between Parliament and the apex court in Pakistan. Over the years, the Supreme Court has utilized its suo motu powers to intervene in various issues, ranging from financial matters to public policy making. However, this extensive use of powers has raised questions about…