Judges should select presidents, prime ministers and others

Published in Dawn, November 14, 2024

QUID PRO QUO: This refers to the letter ‘Inherently wrong’ (Oct 24). Since politicians now have the power to appoint judges, the judges should be given the power to select future presidents, governors, prime ministers as well as chief ministers. Indeed, this would allow the judiciary to keep a check on executive and legislative overreach.

Shakir Lakhani

Karachi

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