27th Amendment Bill Tabled in NA After Senate Approval

News Desk 

Islamabad: The 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill, already passed by the Senate with a two-thirds majority, was tabled in the National Assembly on Tuesday.

Federal Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar presented the bill in the lower house. The Senate had earlier approved the bill with 64 votes in favour and none against, while opposition parties boycotted the session.

Under the Constitution, any amendment requires a two-thirds majority in both the National Assembly and the Senate to become law.

The 27th Amendment Bill seeks major reforms in the country’s military and judicial structures. Law Minister Tarar introduced the 59-clause bill, which cleared the Senate on Monday amid an opposition walkout and protest.

According to the National Assembly’s agenda issued late Monday night, the session began at 11 a.m., with the bill’s tabling as a key item.

Meanwhile, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah said the government plans to introduce the 28th Constitutional Amendment Bill following the passage of the current one.

Speaking on Geo News’ programme Capital Talk, Sanaullah said the next amendment would address key areas including education, population management, and local government systems.

He added that discussions on establishing Constitutional Courts date back to the Charter of Democracy (CoD) signed by the PML-N and PPP in 2006, but the proposal could not move forward during the 26th Amendment.

Commenting on the structural changes proposed within the armed forces, Sanaullah said: “Reforms in the internal structure of our armed forces were necessary to meet modern requirements.”

He acknowledged that consensus had yet to be achieved on several public policy issues, including education, health, population, and local governments, but dialogue was ongoing.

Separately, Senator Faisal Vawda, while speaking to reporters outside Parliament House, hinted at the upcoming 28th Amendment, telling journalists to “get ready for the 28th.” He also distributed sweets among reporters, saying he had brought “advance mithai” to mark the occasion.