Web Desk; Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Monday rejected the speculation surrounding the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment, assuring that the government would not impose any “calamity” on the nation in its name.
Earlier, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) confirmed that its coalition partner, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), had formally sought its support for the proposed amendment. The move comes while several petitions against the controversial 26th Amendment remain pending in the Supreme Court.
Key proposals in the new amendment reportedly include establishing constitutional courts, restoring executive magistrates, revising the National Finance Commission’s (NFC) share protection, and amending Article 243 related to the command of the armed forces.
Speaking on Geo News, Rana Sanaullah said, “Some in the media are portraying the 27th Amendment as if a storm or a disaster is coming. In reality, constitutional amendments are made to modernize and strengthen governance structures as per current needs.”
He added that the PPP’s concerns were not new and had been discussed repeatedly over the past few months. “If Bilawal Bhutto chose to speak about it today, that’s his prerogative,” he said, confirming that the government would share details with its coalition partners and invite public debate before any final decision.
Rana Sanaullah also dismissed rumors that the government planned to change the selection process for the chief election commissioner, insisting that the existing mechanism requiring consensus between treasury and opposition benches would remain intact.
He reiterated that any amendment would only be made through a democratic consensus, ensuring transparency and inclusivity. “There’s nothing to fear. The process will be open, civil, and guided by national interest,” he said.
Meanwhile, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar told GTV News that the proposed amendment seeks to bring education and population control back under federal jurisdiction for better coordination and reform.
The debate comes less than a year after the contentious 26th Constitutional Amendment was passed, which itself faced accusations of coercion and political pressure. Despite pending court challenges, political circles in Islamabad are again abuzz with talk of “fine-tuning” judicial and constitutional frameworks through the 27th Amendment.
Sources say PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari discussed the proposed changes with JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman during an October 27 meeting, where both agreed on the need for parliamentary cooperation and a collective legislative strategy.
On the other hand, opposition PTI has criticized the move, calling it another attempt to centralize power.
The Islamabad High Court Bar Association (IHCBA), however, has supported the proposed amendment, urging broader judicial reforms, including rotation of judges across provinces, to ensure impartiality and transparency.
