ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday confirmed that the government will soon table the 27th Constitutional Amendment in Parliament, saying it will follow a transparent and consultative process in line with constitutional norms.
Addressing the Senate, Dar said the proposed amendment would not be rushed through Parliament and would instead undergo detailed scrutiny and debate. “The 27th Amendment will arrive soon, and it will be presented in accordance with law and procedure,” he said, assuring opposition lawmakers that the government sought an inclusive process.
The statement came a day after the PPP confirmed that the government had reached out to seek its support for the amendment, triggering widespread political debate. Opposition parties, particularly the PTI, have vowed to oppose the move, warning it could dilute powers devolved under the 18th Amendment.
PMLN delegation headed by PM @CMShehbaz called on @AAliZardari & myself. Requested PPPs support in passing 27th amendment. Proposal includes; setting up Constitutional court, executive magistrates, transfer of judges, removal of protection of provincial share in NFC, amending…
— Bilawal Bhutto Zardari (@BBhuttoZardari) November 3, 2025
Dar said the government had already held multiple rounds of consultations with the PPP — its principal coalition partner — and would soon engage other allies. He suggested tabling the amendment in the Senate first, describing it as a forum with “greater professionalism and input value.”
While referring to PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari’s social media remarks about the amendment, Dar said his post reflected ongoing discussions between both parties.
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Separately, PPP Senator Sherry Rehman said her party’s position would be announced after its Central Executive Committee meeting but clarified that there was “absolute clarity” within the PPP on protecting provincial autonomy.
The proposed constitutional amendment requires a two-thirds majority in both the National Assembly and Senate. The ruling coalition currently holds 233 of 336 seats in the lower house and 61 of 96 seats in the Senate, making cross-party cooperation essential for passage.
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