Tarar says FCC, SC powers clearly defined
Minister says lessons learned two decades ago were reflected in the 26th and 27th constitutional amendments
Federal Minister for Law and Justice, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, clarified on Thursday that the powers and jurisdiction of the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) and the Supreme Court are distinctly defined in the Constitution. Speaking at a ceremony at the Lahore High Court (LHC) Bar Association, Rawalpindi Bench, Tarar emphasized that the establishment of the FCC under the 27th Constitutional Amendment was intended to centralize constitutional interpretation in a dedicated forum, thereby ensuring consistency in judicial interpretation.
Tarar noted that the experiences gained over the past two decades were incorporated into the 26th and 27th constitutional amendments, highlighting that Pakistan operates as a federation. He reiterated that the interpretation of the Constitution is now the responsibility of the FCC. Tarar stressed that there is no need to further complicate the debate regarding the roles and powers of these two key judicial institutions, stating that the constitutional framework governing the establishment and jurisdiction of the FCC has been clearly outlined.
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