The government has decided to introduce more changes to the 27th Constitutional Amendment, marking another phase in the ongoing legislative process. According to official sources, the new proposals include recommendations from both the government and opposition parties. These changes will first be presented in the National Assembly for approval.
Once passed, the revised 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill will be sent back to the Senate for final review. A special Senate session has been rescheduled for 5:00 pm today to discuss the matter. The sudden move has drawn significant attention from political and judicial circles. Protests have also been reported in several parts of the country, highlighting growing public interest and debate surrounding the amendment.
Currently, the National Assembly consists of 326 members, with 10 seats vacant. To pass a constitutional amendment, the government requires a two-thirds majority — a total of 224 votes. The ruling coalition presently enjoys the support of 237 members, ensuring a comfortable margin for the bill’s passage. The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leads the coalition with 125 seats.
Other coalition partners include the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) with 22 seats, Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) with 5, Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party with 4, Pakistan Muslim League-Zia with 1, and the Balochistan Awami Party with 1. Four independent members are also backing the government.
MQM leader Syed Mustafa Kamal said his party’s suggestions on local government issues were not included in the 27th Constitutional Amendment but would be considered in the upcoming 28th Amendment Bill. Meanwhile, the National Party, another coalition member, has announced it will not support the amendment.
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), holding 74 seats, remains a key ally. Its support is vital for the government to maintain both a simple majority and the required two-thirds majority for passing constitutional changes.
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