The amendments, which were supported by the military establishment, reflect the power struggles that have gripped Pakistan since Mr. Khan was ousted in 2022.
Lawmakers in the ruling coalition said the amendments would bolster the primacy of political leaders in Pakistan, criticizing what they termed judicial activism.
Critics called it an effort to rein in the Supreme Court as it has emerged as a political force in its own right and challenged Pakistan's powerful military establishment.
It is a dark day for democracy, said Faisal Chaudhry, an Islamabad-based lawyer who is part of Mr. Khan's legal team.
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