ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to consult bar associations regarding proposed constitutional amendments, sources said on Wednesday.

This move comes in response to opposition from various lawyer groups regarding the amendments.

Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar will engage with the bar associations to explain the proposed changes to the Constitution of Pakistan in an effort to build consensus, sources further said.

On September 16, former President of the Supreme Court Bar, Hamid Khan, announced plans to launch a ‘lawyers’ movement’ on September 19 to protest the proposed amendments.

Speaking outside the Supreme Court, Khan expressed strong opposition to the idea of establishing a constitutional court, declaring, “If you want to build a constitutional court, you’ll have to go over the corpses of lawyers first.”

Khan criticized the constitutional reform package, arguing that the current timing and environment are not suitable for such amendments. He suggested that introducing these changes would effectively mark the “funeral of the constitution.”

He further noted that lawyers had already rejected the proposals, insisting, “No additional constitutional court is necessary when the Supreme Court already exists.”