Legal fraternity rails against emergency proclamation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Lawyers scuffle with police during a protest in Lahore condemning the imposition of emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.—AFP • PBC members question constitutional basis for invoking Articles 232 and 234 • IHCBA describes governor’s rule as an attack on public mandate and provincial autonomy • LHCBA and LBA to challenge the move in Supreme Court • KBA seeks withdrawal of emergency, restoration of…
The legal fraternity in Pakistan has strongly condemned the emergency proclamation and governor's rule imposed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) and the Lahore Bar Association (LBA) have decided to challenge the move in the Supreme Court, expressing concerns over the constitutional basis for invoking Articles 232 and 234.
The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) has also condemned the proclamation, urging the President to withdraw the emergency and restore the democratically-elected KP government. The Islamabad High Court Bar Association (IHCBA) described the action as an attack on public mandate, democratic values, and provincial autonomy. Both the LHCBA and Lahore Bar Association plan to file a constitutional petition in the Supreme Court, challenging the legality of the emergency and governor's rule.
The Karachi Bar Association demanded the federal government to lift the emergency and restore the provincial government, warning that the situation could lead to martial law if not addressed. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Bar Council announced a 'black day' to boycott court proceedings, citing the extraordinary nature of the constitutional measure.
The All Pakistan Lawyers Action Committee (APLAC) condemned the emergency and arrests of the elected chief minister and parliamentarians in KP.
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