Islamabad, November 3, 2025 – The political landscape of Pakistan is once again focused on constitutional reform, following a major revelation by Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. He disclosed today that a delegation from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, approached the PPP leadership to seek support for the introduction and passage of the 27th Constitutional Amendment.
The announcement, made by Mr. Bhutto Zardari, outlines a sweeping set of proposed changes that could significantly reshape the country’s judicial and federal structure.
📝 Key Proposals of the 27th Constitutional Amendment
According to Mr. Bhutto Zardari’s statement, the PML-N’s proposal for the 27th Amendment includes several consequential points:
- Establishment of a Constitutional Court: A new specialized court would be created to handle constitutional matters.
- Restoration of Executive Magistrates: This move aims to re-empower the executive branch in certain judicial functions.
- Transfer of Judges: The amendment proposes changes concerning the power to transfer judges.
- Removal of Protection for Provincial Share in NFC: Critically, it seeks to end the current constitutional protection for the provincial share under the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, a highly sensitive issue concerning provincial autonomy and federal funding.
- Amendment to Article 243: Changes are proposed to this article, which pertains to the command structure of the Armed Forces.
- Return of Subjects to Federation: The subjects of Education and Population Planning are proposed to be returned from the provinces to the federal government.
- Ending ECP Deadlock: The amendment aims to resolve the ongoing stalemate regarding appointments to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).
🏛️ PPP to Decide on Support
The PPP Chairman confirmed that he and President Asif Ali Zardari met with the PML-N delegation. He stated that the party’s leadership, particularly President Zardari, would consider the proposal upon his return from Doha.
“The Central Executive Committee (CEC) of the PPP has been called on November 6th to decide on the party’s policy regarding the 27th Constitutional Amendment,” Bilawal Bhutto Zardari announced.
⚖️ Context of Constitutional Reforms
The proposed 27th Amendment comes on the heels of the controversial 26th Constitutional Amendment, which was passed in October 2024. That legislation introduced significant changes to the judiciary, including reforms to the appointment process and tenure of the Chief Justice of Pakistan, and is currently being challenged in the Supreme Court.
Legal and political experts suggest that if passed, the 27th Amendment would be one of the most consequential reforms in recent years, especially concerning judicial structure and the delicate balance of power between the federation and its provinces, specifically over financial resources (NFC Award). Given that any constitutional amendment requires a two-thirds majority in both houses of Parliament, the PML-N’s move to seek the PPP’s crucial support underscores the legislative challenge ahead.
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