Islamabad-(Staff Reporter)-Federal Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazir Tarar has dismissed speculation about the 27th Constitutional Amendment, stating it’s merely speculation at this time with no new amendments in the pipeline. Instead, the government is focused on implementing the already approved 26th Constitutional Amendment, expected to yield positive results ¹.
The government has decided to maintain a special parliamentary committee to oversee discussions on potential constitutional amendments and ensure parliamentary stability. This committee will have the authority to finalize proposals, including the 27th Amendment. The government aims to engage all political parties in discussions, building consensus across the spectrum.
The government aims to engage all political parties in discussions surrounding constitutional matters. Ongoing consultations among coalition partners, particularly the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), are expected to continue, with a commitment to build consensus across the political spectrum.
In a related development, the coalition government plans to address the ongoing concerns regarding the arrests of members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), with the parliamentary committee also responsible for submitting a report on this matter.
On Sunday, significant political discussions took place between PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The meeting revolved around various constitutional and governance issues, including the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment.
A key outcome was the decision to swiftly table a bill in parliament aimed at increasing the number of Supreme Court judges. This bill is expected to be introduced imminently and is anticipated to receive approval within days.
Moreover, discussions also covered the implementation of the newly approved 26th Constitutional Amendment, with a focus on establishing mechanisms for the formation of constitutional benches at both federal and provincial levels. Leaders agreed that formal meetings would be convened to discuss the formation of these benches.
In addition to constitutional matters, the meeting addressed the pending bill regarding the municipal powers of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), which has now been referred to the relevant committee for further deliberation. The leaders also reviewed the status of agreements between the PPP and PML-N concerning issues in Punjab, including fund releases and administrative positions, to ensure effective governance in the province.
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