Government to Proceed with Consensus Parts of 27th Amendment, Confirms Sanaullah

Islamabad, November 8, 2025 – The federal government has signaled its intent to move forward with elements of the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment that have secured cross-party consensus, nddailyupdates.news.blog. according to a statement by Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah.

The statement aims to allay concerns from political allies, particularly the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), and opposition circles regarding the comprehensive nature of the proposed constitutional changes. The government is emphasizing a consultative and piecemeal approach to avoid political deadlock on an amendment that requires a two-thirds majority in Parliament for passage.

Key Takeaways from Sanaullah’s Statement:

• Focus on Consensus: Mr. Sanaullah stressed that the government is committed to an inclusive legislative process and will initially table only those parts of the 27th Amendment where agreement has been reached among the various political stakeholders and coalition partners.
• Rejection of “Storm” Narrative: He reiterated the rejection of claims that the amendment is being rushed or is intended to destabilize the political system, promising transparent talks with allies before any final bill is presented.
• Undisputed Provisions: While specific details of the parts with consensus were not fully elaborated, earlier reports on the draft amendment indicated potential agreement on issues such as:
  • Establishment of Constitutional Courts: To handle pure constitutional disputes and reduce the burden on the Supreme Court.
  • Restoration of Executive Magistrates: Giving district-level courts executive magistrates to handle petty crimes and maintain public order.
  • Amendments to Article 243: Relating to the command structure of the Armed Forces.
  • Clearer Rules for Election Commission Appointments: To prevent unnecessary deadlock.
• Ongoing Dialogue: The adviser affirmed that discussions, especially those concerning more sensitive issues like potential changes to the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award—which governs provincial resource allocation—will continue, underscoring the PML-N’s commitment to the 18th Amendment while pointing out the need for more equitable resource distribution in light of the country’s fiscal challenges.

The move to prioritize consensus parts of the amendment reflects the government’s recognition of the political sensitivities involved in constitutional reform and the necessity of broad support to secure the required majority. Political stakeholders are expected to continue dialogue in the coming weeks, with the focus on building a national consensus on the future direction of constitutional governance.