ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday ordered the withdrawal of a proposed immunity for premiers in the 27th constitutional amendment, saying that the prime ministers must remain “fully accountable.”
The bill proposes the creation of a Federal Constitutional Court (FCC), changes to the appointment process for high court judges, a higher cap on provincial cabinets, and changes to the military leadership structure.
A set of clauses in the bill also proposes life-long constitutional protection to officers promoted to five-star ranks of field marshal, marshal of the air force or navy's admiral of the fleet.
In his post on X, Sharif said, upon his return from Azerbaijan, he learnt that some senators belonging to his party had submitted an amendment regarding immunity for the prime minister.
"While I acknowledge their intent in good faith, the proposal was not part of the cabinet-approved draft. I have instructed that it be withdrawn immediately," he said.
