The newly formed Special Parliamentary Committee (SPC) in Pakistan is tasked with nominating the next Chief Justice from among the top three senior judges, following the contentious 26th Constitutional Amendment. This amendment has altered the traditional seniority-based appointment system to one requiring a two-thirds majority recommendation from the SPC, sparking criticism and concerns about judicial independence. Opposition members, particularly from PTI and SIC, have expressed discontent by boycotting committee proceedings. The legal community has also voiced strong opposition, insisting that only the senior-most judge, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, should be appointed CJP, rejecting the new appointment process as an attack on the Constitution. Meanwhile, the amendment process has been marred by allegations of coercion and bribery to secure votes, with critics citing this as a blow to democracy and judicial independence. The debate highlights the tensions between Pakistan's ruling coalition and opposition parties, amidst broader concerns of political manipulation by the military establishment.