ISLAMABAD: A senior Pakistani minister said on Wednesday the 27th constitutional amendment was expected to be tabled in parliament next week, confirming its broad contours, including changes to an article dealing with the armed forces, while saying the government was trying to build a consensus.
The proposed amendment seeks to introduce sweeping structural changes to Pakistan’s governance and constitutional framework.
According to details shared by top politicians, including Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, it aims to establish a new Constitutional Court, restore the powers of executive magistrates, alter judicial transfer procedures, revise the military command clause (Article 243), and potentially adjust provincial revenue shares under the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award — a key mechanism governing fiscal relations between the federation and provinces.
“This entire process will be carried out through mutual consultation,” Defense Minister Khawaja Asif told Geo News in an interview, adding that the government expected clarity on the consensus within the next two or three days, with the 27th Amendment likely to be presented to parliament next week.
