The recent resignation of a judge in Pakistan over the constitutional amendment issue has created a strong reaction in the political and judicial arena. It was feared that the amendment would affect the power and independence of the judiciary, and in this context, the judge’s anger and resignation from office carries a signal of instability in the country’s legal framework. There have been many allegations in Pakistan’s history that the judiciary is under pressure from political decisions, and this new incident has brought that debate to the fore once again. This has raised new questions in the public mind about the independence of the judiciary.

Political heat is rising in the country over the constitutional amendment. Opposition parties say that the amendment is intended to control the judiciary, which will weaken the democratic balance. The government, however, argues that the amendment is ‘part of developmental and institutional reforms’ – but this is not convincing critics. The judge’s resignation has now brought into discussion questions about internal resentment within the judiciary, opaque policy-making processes, and attempts to exert political influence on the governance system. Analysts believe that this tension may affect the decisions of the law and courts in the future.

As a result of this incident, the political arena of Pakistan may be heading towards further uncertainty. On the one hand, the public is becoming more aware of the issue of the independence of the judiciary, on the other hand, the government will now have to work under increased pressure. The question that has long been raised about the judicial structure of Pakistan in the international arena may become stronger. Finally, this resignation is not just a personal protest, but an expression of the dissatisfaction accumulated within the state structure—which may have a major impact on the politics and administration of the future.