UN Condemns Pakistan's Constitutional Amendments: Threats to Judicial Independence and Military Accountability

Nov 29, 2025 10:39 pm CST

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has expressed grave concerns over Pakistan's recent constitutional amendments, warning they undermine judicial independence and strengthen military control. The 27th Amendment creates a new Federal Constitutional Court, grants lifelong immunity to military leaders, and establishes a powerful Chief of Defence Forces position, raising international alarm about democratic principles and rule of law in Pakistan.