Party raises concerns over amendment affecting provincial autonomy.

The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has expressed severe concerns about numerous sections in the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment, particularly those relating to the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award and provincial autonomy, sources said on Wednesday.
According to party insiders, the PPP has launched internal consultations, with constitutional experts thoroughly analyzing the proposed modification.
The party has raised severe misgivings about elements relating to the NFC Award, education, and population planning, which it regards as fundamental provincial domains guaranteed by the 18th Amendment.
According to sources, the PPP has determined to take a tough stand against any move seen as an attempt to roll back or dilute the 18th Amendment, which delegated significant administrative and financial powers to the provinces.

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Constitutional experts have advised the party leadership to adopt a clear and principled position against clauses that could undermine provincial rights. The leadership is also seeking input from parliamentarians on proposed changes affecting provincial authority and fiscal independence.

Sources confirm that PPP has categorically decided not to compromise on any clause that could weaken or reverse the 18th Amendment. However, the party may support other clauses of the 27th Amendment deemed to be in the national interest.

Sources added that the federal government aims to revise frameworks related to financial distribution, education, and population planning, which directly overlap with areas devolved to the provinces under the 18th Amendment.

The PPP plans to oppose any attempt to reclaim these subjects, especially in the domains of health, education, and resource allocation.

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Final approval of the PPP’s stance will be taken from the Central Executive Committee (CEC) after the constitutional committee finalizes its draft response. The party leadership will then present its formal position in Parliament and discuss it with coalition partners.

Earlier negotiations on the 27th Amendment reportedly included plans to establish a Constitutional Court, reinstate executive magistrates, and create new judicial transfer powers. The PPP has already stated that any diminution in provincial autonomy or changes to the NFC Award methodology would be unacceptable.