The ongoing discussions on the 27th Constitutional Amendment have hit another roadblock as the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) refused to endorse several major clauses of the draft bill.
Sources said the differences primarily revolve around the distribution of powers between the federation and provinces, as well as the proposed judicial and administrative reforms. The PPP leadership maintains that the amendment, in its current form, could undermine provincial autonomy guaranteed under the 18th Amendment.
During the latest round of negotiations, the ruling coalition attempted to reach a consensus, but PPP representatives walked out, demanding a complete review of the controversial provisions. Party officials emphasized that any changes to the Constitution must be based on broad-based political consultation rather than executive pressure.
The amendment seeks to introduce structural reforms aimed at improving judicial transparency, fiscal discipline, and local governance. However, opposition parties, including the PPP, argue that some of these measures would concentrate power in the federal government, reversing years of devolution.
Political observers note that the deadlock over the 27th Constitutional Amendment could delay critical governance reforms and strain relations within the ruling coalition. Meanwhile, legal experts suggest that without consensus from all major political parties, passing the amendment in Parliament will be nearly impossible.
The government has not announced a new date for talks, but insiders say backchannel discussions continue in hopes of finding middle ground before the bill is tabled in the National Assembly.
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