Thu, September 17, 2026
Islamabad (Web Desk): Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court (FCCP), Justice Aminuddin Khan, on Tuesday underscored the importance of upholding the Constitution while exercising state authority, stressing that respect for constitutional principles was vital to maintaining stability and order in society.
He made the remarks while addressing a ceremony held to inaugurate the new judicial year of the Federal Constitutional Court.
Justice Aminuddin said the Constitution had clearly laid down the jurisdictions, responsibilities and boundaries of state institutions, which must be respected in the exercise of their powers.
The Chief Justice said the start of a new judicial year provided an opportunity for the judiciary to reaffirm its commitment to delivering justice.
He noted that the Federal Constitutional Court had been carrying out its constitutional mandate effectively and had already adjudicated several significant matters during the relatively short period since its establishment.
Justice Aminuddin maintained that access to justice was a fundamental right of every citizen and that constitutional justice without discrimination should remain a key priority.
He said cases were placed before benches through a transparent mechanism, while stressing that an independent judiciary was indispensable for a healthy and stable society.
Justice Aminuddin also called for wider adoption of modern technology in judicial proceedings, saying technological advancement could improve institutional efficiency as well as transparency.
He said judicial ties with other countries were being enhanced through official visits and related engagements, while visits by bar associations and other delegations to the Federal Constitutional Court also played an important role.
The Chief Justice reiterated that the FCCP would continue fulfilling its constitutional mandate with dedication, strengthen coordination between the bar and the bench, and take further steps to build public trust in the judicial system.
Addressing the gathering, Vice Chairman of the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) Masood Chishti praised Justice Aminuddin Khan for discharging his duties as head of the Federal Constitutional Court in an exemplary fashion.
He said the creation and development of the FCCP's institutional framework had presented a significant challenge, but the court had met its constitutional obligations with seriousness, moderation and a strong understanding of constitutional principles.
Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President Haroon Rasheed termed his participation in the ceremony an honour and extended his congratulations to the judges.
He recalled that the SCBA had repeatedly advocated the creation of a dedicated forum for dealing with constitutional disputes and expressed confidence that the FCC would carry out its responsibilities fairly, impartially and with integrity.
Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) Mansoor Usman Awan said the Federal Constitutional Court had started functioning on November 13, 2025.
He pointed out that, unlike established courts that could rely on decades of precedents and institutional traditions, the FCCP was a new institution that had yet to develop its own judicial history.
He observed that the court's legacy would ultimately depend on the decisions it makes and the manner in which it performs its responsibilities over the coming years.
The AGP further said the 27th Constitutional Amendment had paved the way for the establishment of a specialised forum to deal with constitutional matters and had shifted certain powers that were previously exercised by the Supreme Court to the Federal Constitutional Court.
He added that the decisions delivered by the FCC in the coming years would have far-reaching implications for courts across the country as well as for citizens.
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