Supreme Court Justices Mansoor Ali Shah and Athar Minallah have resigned following the passage of the 27th Constitutional Amendment, signed into law by President Asif Ali Zardari. The amendment, which changes the judiciary’s structure and powers, has been criticized for increasing executive control. Justice Shah called it a “grave assault on the Constitution,” while Justice Minallah said it betrays public trust and undermines judicial independence. Their resignations have sparked concern over the future of Pakistan’s judiciary and the balance of powers, with experts warning the move could weaken the courts’ ability to check executive authority.