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Pakistan Faces Constitutional Crisis as Government Pushes Controversial Amendment

Islamabad, Pakistan – November 9, 2025 – Pakistan’s political landscape is bracing for turmoil as the government moves forward with a proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment, sparking outrage from the opposition and raising concerns among legal experts. The amendment, tabled in the Senate by Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar, seeks to overhaul key aspects of the Constitution, including abolishing the “Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee” position, establishing a Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) with powers shifted from the Supreme Court, and granting lifetime immunity to the president from criminal proceedings.

The Tehreek-e-Tahafuz Ayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP), a multi-party opposition alliance including Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has announced nationwide protests starting Sunday, November 9th, condemning the amendment as an attack on the foundation of the Constitution. Opposition leaders argue the changes will undermine democratic institutions and concentrate power within the executive branch.

Legal experts are divided on the amendment’s merits. Critics fear the FCC will effectively dethrone the Supreme Court as the highest judicial authority, leaving it as a mere “Supreme District Court.” Concerns also exist regarding increased executive control over the judiciary through expanded powers to transfer High Court judges.

However, proponents argue the FCC will modernize the judiciary, reduce backlogs, and provide greater clarity by separating constitutional and appellate jurisdictions. They also believe the amendment to Article 243 will create a unified advisory framework for the military, answerable to civilian leadership. Newly elected Supreme Court Bar Association President Haroonur Rasheed has also voiced his support for the idea.

The amendment requires a two-thirds majority in both the Senate and National Assembly, followed by presidential approval, to become law. The Senate is expected to vote on the measure as early as Monday, November 10th. The outcome remains uncertain as the nation watches closely, bracing for potential political instability and legal challenges.

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