ISLAMABAD – The government is set to introduce additional changes to the 27th Constitutional Amendment, including amendments to Article 6 on high treason.
These changes will first be presented in the National Assembly. Separate lists have been prepared for the government’s and opposition’s proposed amendments, signaling extensive debate ahead.
Sources revealed that the new amendments will increase the total number of clauses in the bill from 59 to 62. A key change includes replacing “Chief Justice” with “Chief Justice of Pakistan” to remove legal ambiguity. Another significant proposal focuses on Article 6, which defines acts of high treason and their legal consequences.
Read more: National assembly backs 27th Amendment with massive majority
Under the proposed amendment, any act of high treason described in Clause 6(1) or 6(2) cannot be validated by any court. This includes the Federal Constitutional Court, Supreme Court, or High Courts. Clause 6(2A) currently bars validation, but the new amendment explicitly adds the Constitutional Court for clarity.
Government sources confirmed that the opposition has suggested 11 amendments to the bill. Approval from the federal cabinet will be sought before presenting these changes to the National Assembly. Once passed, the bill will return to the Senate for final consideration.
Read more: No technical issues in 27th Amendment, bill to pass today
The Senate had already approved the 27th Constitutional Amendment with a two-thirds majority. The vote included support from PTI Senator Saifullah Abro and JUI’s Ahmad Khan, while the opposition boycotted the vote. The government appears determined to finalize these amendments swiftly.