The supremacy of the constitution and the rule of law is the foremost guarantee of a democratic society in the world, but in Pakistan, they have only been applied to political discourse. The ruling leadership occasionally claims constitutional supremacy and its implementation, yet they are suffering from a crisis of constitutional validity – a crisis of their own making, which is being exacerbated rather than alleviated by constitutional amendments and legislation, while asserting that this is being done for the supremacy of the constitution and the rule of law.

Ever since the coalition government took office, it has undertaken constitutional amendments in the interests of itself and its supporters rather than for the welfare of the people, and it appears to be in a hurry to enact laws. The legislation the government wants to introduce in the coming days is being declared to be in conflict with the constitution, but the government remains adamant that it will continue to legislate despite not having a majority. For this, every vote of the members is invaluable for the government, and an enormous price is being set for this vote.........

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