Federal Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazir Tarar on Monday firmly dismissed any speculation regarding the introduction of the 27th constitutional amendment.
In a conversation with Samaa TV, he stated, "The 27th constitutional amendment is merely speculation at this time. There are no new constitutional amendments in the pipeline."
Tarar highlighted the government's commitment to implementing the already approved 26th constitutional amendment, asserting that it will yield positive results for the nation.
"The 26th constitutional amendment has been enacted, and its implementation is our focus," he added.
Special parliamentary body retained
Earlier today, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led government has decided to maintain a special parliamentary committee to oversee discussions on potential constitutional amendments and to ensure parliamentary stability.
Sources within the government indicated that future decisions regarding proposed amendments, including the 27th, will ultimately lie with this parliamentary committee, which is tasked with the authority to finalize these proposals.
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The government aims to engage all political parties in discussions surrounding constitutional matters. Ongoing consultations among coalition partners, particularly the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), are expected to continue, with a commitment to build consensus across the political spectrum.
In a related development, the coalition government plans to address the ongoing concerns regarding the arrests of members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), with the parliamentary committee also responsible for submitting a report on this matter.
On Sunday, significant political discussions took place between PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The meeting revolved around various constitutional and governance issues, including the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment.
A key outcome was the decision to swiftly table a bill in parliament aimed at increasing the number of Supreme Court judges. This bill is expected to be introduced imminently and is anticipated to receive approval within days.
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Moreover, discussions also covered the implementation of the newly approved 26th Constitutional Amendment, with a focus on establishing mechanisms for the formation of constitutional benches at both federal and provincial levels. Leaders agreed that formal meetings would be convened to discuss the formation of these benches.
In addition to constitutional matters, the meeting addressed the pending bill regarding the municipal powers of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), which has now been referred to the relevant committee for further deliberation. The leaders also reviewed the status of agreements between the PPP and PML-N concerning issues in Punjab, including fund releases and administrative positions, to ensure effective governance in the province.
