Trends - 27th Constitutional Amendment

Silence or surrender: The 27th Amendment and the unmaking of justice

As the 27th Constitutional Amendment threatens to erode judicial independence, Pakistan’s judiciary faces a defining choice — to reclaim its conscience or surrender it to power.

Published 08 Nov, 2025 02:31pm

Bill for 27th Constitutional Amendment tabled in Senate after federal cabinet’s approval

Two JUI-F members boycott session of standing committees; Senate and standing committee sessions to resume on Sunday.

Updated 08 Nov, 2025 08:09pm

Secrecy again

It remains necessary for the acceptance and legitimacy of any amendment that it be debated openly and at length.

Updated 08 Nov, 2025 08:20am

JI emir urges lawyers to rise if Constitution is amended

Says judicial system needs real reforms, not need patch-work repairs.

Published 08 Nov, 2025 05:53am

Sindh nationalists vow to launch drive against 27th Amendment

Meeting of JSQM (Shaheed Bashir), Qaumi Awami Tehreek leader, others announces first Sindh-wide protests to be held on Nov 11.

Updated 08 Nov, 2025 10:03am

27th Constitutional Amendment: PPP green-lights changes to Article 243 after CEC meeting concludes

Party says it will agree on amendments to constitutional courts if provinces receive equal representation.

Updated 08 Nov, 2025 07:10am

Speculation about 27th Constitutional Amendment results in plea landing in Supreme Court

Petition refers to contemplation about establishment of constitutional courts by means of the proposed tweaks, says such an attempt will "destroy the independence of judiciary".

Published 07 Nov, 2025 03:55pm

Taking back education

The curriculum has always been a thorn in the side of successive federal governments.

Updated 07 Nov, 2025 08:48am

Laws and rights in transition

Can a society call itself free when its courts answer to politics and its citizens can be silenced without trial?

Updated 07 Nov, 2025 09:04am

Premier builds consensus on 27th Amendment

PM meets allies to secure their support; tweaks top agenda as Cabinet meets today; draft may be tabled following nod.

Updated 07 Nov, 2025 07:40am

Legal experts question rationale behind new legislation plan

Former law officer says nation must brace itself for long struggle against ‘praetorian judges’.

Updated 07 Nov, 2025 08:09am

(Un)constitutional amendments: Why the 27th could mean the death of justice

The main focus of the 26th and 27th amendments — for all the wide-ranging havoc they have brought and will bring to the judiciary — leaves 98pc of cases and 98pc of the litigant public untouched.

Updated 13 Nov, 2025 08:05pm

Opposition meets JUI-F chief, seeks his support against proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment

JUI-F chief says opposition parties will develop a unified stance; warns those in power against making the Constitution a "plaything".

Published 06 Nov, 2025 08:01am

NFC and the 27th amendment

What is most important for the provinces at this time is to provide their assent to the demand from the centre.

Updated 06 Nov, 2025 09:00am

27th Amendment may be tabled next week

Asif justifies changes to Article 243 as defence needs "have changed"; latest tweaks not meant to roll back 18th Amendment, Tariq Fazal Chaudhry tells NA.

Updated 06 Nov, 2025 07:43am

SITUATIONER: What we (don’t) know about proposed changes to Article 243

Rationale offered by security circles outlines changing requirements as nature of conflict evolves.

Updated 06 Nov, 2025 08:02am

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif confirms delegation’s departure for Istanbul talks with Afghan Taliban

Minister says “final shape” of proposed changes in 27th Constitutional Amendment will emerge by next week and be tabled in Parliament.

Published 05 Nov, 2025 09:22pm

PTI’s Gohar terms 27th Amendment ‘attack on the House’

Federal Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry says 18th Amendment "not being rolled back"; KP chief minister submits resolution in the House to arrange meeting with Imran Khan.

Updated 05 Nov, 2025 09:23pm

27th Constitutional Amendment to be tabled in Parliament soon, Dar says

Says the government will be the one to bring it and consult partners and all stakeholders; says Afghan FM called him six times yesterday.

Updated 04 Nov, 2025 11:48pm