Pakistan, Feb. 2 -- It is the season of colourful headlines. However, this time around, the honourable judiciary can be seen holding all the cards. A series of court decisions that continue to hit media outlets every single day have the potential to carry significant implications for the country's politics and future.

In light of recent developments, it seems that we can no longer rely on judicial precedents because the gavel strikes in a different direction in every case. The role of the courts in carrying the burden of democracy and running the economic system cannot be made light of. Yet, there is a growing concern about the selective justice and politicization of the judiciary, which raises questions about the impartiality of the ent...