Islamabad (Web Desk): The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have yet to reach a consensus on the draft of the 27th Constitutional Amendment, with both sides locked in negotiations that have stretched for more than two hours.
According to sources, the two coalition partners remain divided over two key points of the proposed amendment, and discussions are ongoing to bridge the gap.
The PML-N delegation is being led by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, accompanied by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, Anusha Rehman, and other senior figures.
Representing the PPP are Sherry Rehman, Senator Farooq H. Naek, Naveed Qamar, and Murtaza Wahab. Officials confirmed that the amendment bill will only be presented in Parliament once both parties achieve consensus on its contents.
Speaking to reporters, Ishaq Dar remarked, “Once the voting takes place, everyone will know where things stand.” Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar also played down reports of deadlock, saying, “Parliament is vibrant and active—there is no impasse.
The required votes for the amendment are in place, and consultation is a continuous process. The vote will be held once the necessary numbers are confirmed.”
Meanwhile, the National Party of Balochistan has announced its opposition to the 27th Amendment, warning that it undermines the fundamental spirit and structure of the Constitution.
The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) has also decided not to support the amendment, citing multiple reservations. Jamaat-e-Islami chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has similarly rejected the proposal outright.
Meanwhile, senior lawyer Faisal Siddiqi has written a letter to the Chief Justice of Pakistan, requesting the formation of a full bench to review the constitutional implications of the amendment.
He argued that the proposed changes could conflict with the basic structure of the Constitution, and therefore warrant a detailed judicial examination by the Supreme Court.