Pakistan, March 7 -- The Constitution of Pakistan, one of the most comprehensive codified scriptures in the world yet frequently amended, serves as a testament to the country's turbulent political landscape. Unlike the United States or the United Kingdom-where constitutional amendments are rare and driven by long-term social evolution-Pakistan's amendments have been largely reactionary, serving as instruments of political maneuvering rather than genuine constitutional progress. The radical reforms, often initiated by ruling parties in collaboration with the establishment, reveal a pattern of governance that prioritizes immediate power consolidation over the evolution of democratic institutions.

One of the most troubling aspects of consti...