Supreme Court Pakistan and COAS Bajwa Extension: News & Discussions

[expert]

Them most likely scenario is that legal technicalities would be taken cared of, by whatever means, and the SC would eventually deem it as 'satisfactory' and move on, letting QJB continue to serve as the COAS for the extended period of time. The opposition, particularly PPP, would go along with it as it believes in minimal intervention by other institutions into civilian executive's authority, cabinet workings, and parliamentary procedures. But more importantly, PPP itself had given an extension to Gen Kayani. Thus, Aitzaz Ahsan has publically asserted that it is PM's constitutional right to appoint Army Chief, PM has the prerogative to give Army Chief an extension, and that SC does not have jurisdiction in this regard. Noteworthy thing is that if SC feels satisfied it might create legal precedence for all future COAS to seek extensions.

The second scenario is of IK unconstitutionally overruling the SC somehow, which, however, is likely to create an unprecedented and dangerous constitutional and political crisis, which IK/PTI might not be able to manage or survive. The opposition which appears to be mutedly going along with the extension might not be so silent and dormant if this happens. Of course, it largely depends on the magnitude of IK's action. He can still do something extraordinary and get away with it. He just needs to trade carefully. Also, he should revamp his constitutional advisory team. Clearly, they are not doing their job well.

The third scenario is QJB honourably resigning as the COAS.

That's an apt analysis. In any case, the Government needs to withdraw the notification for extension. Bending over backwards to grant an extension (when IK himself is on record to have said he would NEVER do such a thing), goes to show that IK is indeed a puppet and the real power lies with the COAS. Today, both the army and government have lost legitimacy.

 

[StormBreaker]

An IQ test for All including @The Eagle do you believe deep state exist ? then there will be a next question and your half questions will be answered,

Apparently and going by the conspiracies surrounding, it would be interesting to attempt your qUiZ.... Ready for next.

 

[alee92nawaz]

Government should simply ask for the guidance of court regarding the matter and they will tell them how to prepare the summary and the issue will be solved. Bajwa chacha isn't going home. Chillax sad gois

 

[Village life]

Apparently and going by the conspiracies surrounding, it would be interesting to attempt your qUiZ.... Ready for next.

so you believe deepstate exist in Pakistan? if it does , then does it work to safe guard national interests or against them?

 

[expert]

Government should simply ask for the guidance of court regarding the matter and they will tell them how to prepare the summary and the issue will be solved. Bajwa chacha isn't going home. Chillax sad gois

That's not how the Supreme Court works. They're not for "guidance." They decide on matters of law.

 

[StormBreaker]

so you believe deepstate exist in Pakistan? if it does , then does it work to safe guard national interests or against them?

IQ test you say ? I have a habit of getting the questioners answer first and then giving a different answer. Kindly let me know yours.
Regards

 

[SecularNationalist]

This is more about the legality of the government allowing an extension. So far the issue appears to be more of a technical on be in terms of the court arguing that:

1. The word extension isn’t present in the laws - it’s technically a suspension of retirement
2. Does The extension/suspension of retirement need to be approved by full cabinet & when does the President have to sign the notification.

Better that the court clear up these issues now instead of 1 or 2 years later if extension is challenged in court and declared unlawful based on legal technicalities.

By the way, for all those conspiracy theorists saying the courts are acting under control of establishment - how does this fit in with that theory?

Well looks like the incumbent government is saving itself from a potential future problem.

 

[Village life]

So desperate for that extension, everything has been put on stop - meetings beig held, new draft being made, army chief suddenly visitin prime minister house, imran khan saying he will address the nation - its as if India has declared war, it shows where the priorities of this Government lies.

Imran Khan paying back Bajwa's favor for getting gim elected again.

higher stakes at risk, leave nation aside , this is interesting to see who is who and what,

 

[Imran Khan]

پیدا ہوا وکیل تو شیطان نے کہا آج ہم بھی اولاد والے ہوگئے

 

[Super Falcon]

All 5his fuss for one guy seems institution like army cannot be run without bajwa come on

He should have retired with dignity one day will come he has to be retire better leave it like a man govt of pak is a........ Itself what next in line chief in army might have thoughts we are the idiot nation in the world

Govt establishment and judicery not serious about common man issues

 

[AZ1]

 

[Village life]

IQ test you say ? I have a habit of getting the questioners answer first and then giving a different answer. Kindly let me know yours.
Regards

yes in America it does exist , in Israel it does ,in India it does in Russia it does ,in Bangladesh it is immature, China is whole system deepstate ,in Arab countries it doesn't exist , in Pakistan I don't know that's why I asked you,

 

[Wrath]

and they are the same who were happy on his appointment ....

Gen. Bajwa has done an excellent job. Why do people turning against his extension especially on PDF

 

[PakCan]

We as a nation will continue to fail because we refuse to learn from our past. We went through the exact same thing when Rahil Sharif tenure was coming to an end. People wanted him to say, didn't know how the war on terror will progress but we were fine when he left. Extending someone tenure because we are afraid of the future shows we still refuse to strengthen our institutions. We need to stop relying on people if we want our country to thrive till the end of time. No more extensions, bring new people in, new ideas and keep moving. Army needs to show some self restraint and respect Pakistan constitution. IK is our leader, if people want him to continue he will be voted in again but other institutions need to keep bringing new people in position of power. Love the country not the institution.

 

[ARMalik]

Well you guys can all day dream about 'Field Marshall', and how things are 'under control', frankly this whole drama is such an embarrassment for the whole country. I hope the country comes out of it stronger, and people held accountable but looking at the history of this country, I am not very optimistic.