27th Constitutional Amendment
The clauses give rise to the question: why would any upstanding citizen need such sweeping protections from the law?
Updated 11 Nov, 2025 08:43am
FSC judges to be relocated to IHC premises; renovation, vacation of IHC building section underway amid concerns over space, staff size.
Published 11 Nov, 2025 07:15am
Possible homes for Federal Constitutional Court among questions on everyone’s lips.
Updated 11 Nov, 2025 07:55am
Opposition leader warns 27th Amendment undermines judiciary, rule of law and media freedom.
Updated 11 Nov, 2025 08:46am
Government and its coalition partners secured a two-thirds majority in the Senate for the 27th Constitutional Amendment bill.
Updated 10 Nov, 2025 10:14pm
Say in case the request is denied, the top judge should write a reply that he is "reconciled to accept the demise" of SC as the highest court in Pakistan.
Updated 10 Nov, 2025 10:05pm
The encroachers are the same as they were in 2007; more brazen now because their handmaidens all recognise that the sell-out date on their popularity has long passed.
Published 10 Nov, 2025 11:02am
Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar presents bill; Chairman Senate Gilani reads out bill clause by clause for voting; opposition benches tear copies of bill, stage walkout.
Updated 10 Nov, 2025 11:17pm
Aggrandisement of power and manipulation of law neither makes a government secure nor guarantees its future.
Updated 10 Nov, 2025 09:03am
Afridi says only tribesmen feel "pain" of military offensives.
Updated 10 Nov, 2025 10:02am
‘Stable markets need credible democratic institutions, consensus-based governance and broad public legitimacy.'
Updated 10 Nov, 2025 07:35am
‘Deep-seated suspicion fuelled by unequal representation, uneven distribution and historical grievances, has kept Pakistan from achieving full potential.'
Updated 10 Nov, 2025 08:33am
PM’s aide on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah and other members of federal cabinet rush to Turbat; delegation conveys message from PM Shehbaz Sharif.
Updated 10 Nov, 2025 09:20am
Constitutional Bench head Justice Aminuddin Khan among leading candidates for top slot.
Updated 10 Nov, 2025 08:44am
Dar says all Article 243 changes approved; Naek, Tarar empowered to "make a couple of amendments".
Updated 10 Nov, 2025 07:34am
Opposition alliance announces nationwide protests; plans to observe "Black Day".
Updated 10 Nov, 2025 07:41am
Claims "slow but effective erosion of democracy" since 2023 led to 27th Amendment; session adjourned till 11am tomorrow.
Updated 10 Nov, 2025 12:36am
TTAP plans to hold a consultative conference in Islamabad to decide future plan of action.
Updated 09 Nov, 2025 05:05pm
Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar says report on proposals finalised by the committees to be submitted in Senate tomorrow.
Updated 09 Nov, 2025 08:13pm
The share of power and resources for the lead partner has been sought and is likely to be granted.
Updated 09 Nov, 2025 09:23am
The point of the amendment is to reward and control.
Updated 09 Nov, 2025 10:53am
A 27th AMENDMENT is no longer just a subject of gossip and rumour. It is materialising and has triggered speculation...
Updated 09 Nov, 2025 08:49am
Article 243 overhaul marks a leap towards military centralisation and consolidation of uniformed supremacy.
Updated 04 Dec, 2025 07:42pm
What General Ziaul Haq may have dreamt of, and what General Pervez Musharraf could not achieve, will soon be an accomplished fact.
Updated 09 Nov, 2025 08:58pm
Fears proposed 27th Amendment will completely destroy Supreme Court, other state institutions and civilian supremacy.
Updated 09 Nov, 2025 10:58am
Article 175 tweak "ends judiciary as we knew it", says senior counsel.
Updated 09 Nov, 2025 12:27pm
JUI-F members boycott proceedings; deliberations on field marshal’s status today.
Updated 09 Nov, 2025 07:32am
Democratic institutions in the country have been "paralysed" and the "nation must step up", says MWM chief.
Updated 09 Nov, 2025 10:48am
Barrister Aqeel Malik acknowledges rapid pace of process; Chan credits PPP for reaching consensus after CEC.
Updated 09 Nov, 2025 10:54am
Salman Akram Raja says proposed constitutional amendment is a "ploy to enslave us".
Updated 09 Nov, 2025 10:54am
