Toby Berkman. “The Pakistani Lawyers’ Movement and the Popular Currency of Judicial Power.” Harvard Law Review, vol. 123, no. 7 (2010): 1705-1726.
The article discusses how Pakistan’s lawyer-led movement challenged military dictator Musharraf, promoting judicial independence and reshaping political power. Lawyers, judges, and civil society groups mobilized in mass protests, blurring the line between the court and the public. The movement not only impacted the judicial and executive branches but also transformed the collective identity of key societal groups, sparking a broader civic debate and increasing political awareness among ordinary Pakistanis.