As Bilawal Bhutto addressed House on the 27th amendment, PTI members began protesting loudly, tearing up copies of the amendment and throwing them in air
ISLAMABAD: (UrduPoint/Pakistan Point News-Nov 12nd, 2025) The National Assembly session, chaired by Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, is underway, with the approval of the 27th Constitutional Amendment expected today. However, the session has been marred by ongoing protests from the opposition during PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto's speech.
At the beginning of the session, a moment of silence was observed in honor of the victims of the suicide bombing at the Islamabad Judicial Complex. Speaker Ayaz Sadiq condemned the attack, and the House expressed solidarity with the victims.
As Bilawal Bhutto addressed the House on the 27th amendment, PTI members began protesting loudly, tearing up copies of the amendment and throwing them in the air. Some opposition members even started calling the Azan (Islamic call to prayer) in the assembly chamber.
Bilawal Bhutto declared, "No one can end the 18th Amendment. The armed forces of Pakistan are being praised globally for their actions, especially after the downing of an Indian aircraft. This action earned Pakistan international recognition and Field Marshal honors, and the 27th amendment has included this milestone."
Mian Mahmood Achakzai, the leader of the opposition alliance, expressed concerns over the amendment, stating that efforts are being made to block the people's rule in Pakistan. "Today, I am saddened to see this anti-democratic amendment in Pakistan’s Constitution. The struggle between democratic and undemocratic forces continues in Pakistan. Why did you allow a person like Imran Khan to become Prime Minister?" he questioned.
Achakzai further elaborated that since the creation of Pakistan, there has always been a struggle between democratic and undemocratic powers. He criticized the amendment for aligning with undemocratic forces, stating that despite these efforts, the youth of Pakistan have continued to trust the PTI, even when their electoral symbol was taken away.
He added, "We need to form a national government in Pakistan for six months, with elections that will allow the winning party to govern. Military personnel are trained for combat, not for democratic leadership."
Supporters of Amendment Face Historical Judgment
Opposition member Sanaaullah Masti Khel criticized those supporting the amendment, warning that history would not forgive them. "Are we bureaucrats, that we should be transferring judges? Pakistan's name has even been removed from the Supreme Court’s records," he said.
Federal Minister Atta Tarar defended the amendment, asserting that today Pakistan's parliament was set to make a crucial constitutional change. He denounced those who, according to him, only played politics based on double standards and criticized the actions of the opposition.
Tarar expressed, "It is only because of courageous leadership that Pakistan's dignity has been restored globally. We have received a significant increase in remittances and praise from other countries because of our leadership." He criticized Mahmood Achakzai for his continued focus on Kabul, stressing that Pakistan’s sovereignty should remain intact and its soil should never be used for foreign interests.
Government Proposes Further Amendments to 27th Amendment
According to reports, additional amendments to the 27th Constitutional Amendment will be presented in the National Assembly today. These proposed amendments, from both the government and opposition, will be included in a separate list. Once the amendments are approved by the National Assembly, the bill will be sent back to the Senate for final approval.
The Senate session has been rescheduled to be held at 5 PM today, earlier than originally planned. Government sources have confirmed that further amendments to the 27th Amendment will be proposed, with 11 opposition amendments also included in the agenda.
Media reports indicate that the government is keen on establishing a Federal Constitutional Court as soon as possible. Once the President of Pakistan signs the constitutional amendment, steps will be taken to set up the court.
The debate on the proposed constitutional amendments will continue in the National Assembly today, with the government confident of securing approval by the end of the day. Once passed, the bill will be sent to the President for approval, and once signed, it will become a permanent part of the Constitution of Pakistan.
If the National Assembly approves the bill today, it is expected that the judges of the Federal Constitutional Court could be sworn in by Thursday, marking the official establishment of the court. Under the 27th Amendment, the President of Pakistan, on the advice of the Prime Minister, will appoint judges to the court, with the Senate having already approved the proposed bill.
