by Hasnaat Malik in The Express Tribune, December 20th, 2023.ISLAMABAD: The recent assertive statements from the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja have triggered debates about the underlying motives that prompted such strong remarks. The Independent Group, also recognised as the Asma Jahangir Group, wields significant influence over the SCBA and the PBC. Reports suggest that certain bar representatives, particularly Ahsan Bhoon,…