27th Amendment to Pakistan’s Constitution on the Anvil

27th Amendment to Pakistan’s Constitution on the Anvil

The amendment is likely to pass as the ruling coalition has the necessary two-thirds majority in both houses of Parliament.

Constitutional Amendments Demand National Consensus - Republic Policy

Arshad Mahmood Awan The 27th Constitutional Amendment is expected to be tabled in parliament within days. Yet, what is missing from the conversation is a genuine national debate — one that involves not just politicians, but the people whose collective will gives life to the Constitution itself. Constitutional law is the supreme law of the land. It defines how power is distributed, how citizens are protected, and how the federation holds together…

Coalition Talks Intensify On Proposed 27th Amendment

A delegation of PML-Q led by Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Chaudhry Salik Hussain called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad, November 6, 2025. — INP ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday intensified efforts to secure coalition support ahead of the federal government’s push for the 27th Constitutional Amendment. Plans for the proposed amendment were confirmed on November 3, when …

General Munir's Powers Could Expand via Pakistan Amendment

Pakistan is abuzz with discussions about a potential 27th Constitutional Amendment that could grant unprecedented powers to Army Chief General Asim Munir. The government is reportedly considering changes to military command structures and aiming for constitutional recognition of the Field Marshal rank. This legislative push is widely viewed as an attempt to solidify General Munir’s position and extend his influential tenure beyond his scheduled …

Barrister Aqeel Malik Calls for Provincial Accountability Ahead of 27th Constitutional Amendment

State Minister for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik has emphasized that while the federal government carries the majority of Pakistan’s financial responsibilities, provincial governments must also be held accountable for their spending and governance. Speaking on a private television program, he asserted that the Constitution is not a sacred text and can be amended when national interest demands it. The statement comes amid ongoing debate o…

27th amendment bill to be presented in Senate on Friday

The PML-N’s federal government has decided to introduce the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill in the Senate, local media reported on Thursday. According to reports, the proposed amendment seeks to create a new Constitutional Court, reinstate the authority of executive magistrates, revise the process for judicial transfers, amend Article 243 concerning military command, and possibly review the distribution of provincial revenue shares under the …