Pakistan, Feb. 3 -- Transfer of three judges to IHC approved by the President of Pakistan has drawn criticism from bar associations.
Whole episode seems politicized; as the stance of protesting bar associations lacks legal reasoning and revolves around the idea of judicial independence. This stance is no less than raising doubts on the intentions of the President of Pakistan whose office is taken as the highest symbol of the federation. Transfer of judges to IHC is neither unconstitutional nor unprecedented. However, criticism on such judicial postings radiates strong shades of politicized activism.
Though, bar representatives portraying to be the flag bearer of judiciary's independence but thier close alignment with those judges who have...