Pakistan urges the United Nations High Commissioner to avoid commentary on the 27th Constitutional Amendment “that reflects political bias and misinformation”. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement on Sunday, rejecting the concerns of the High Commissioner and insisting that “The constitutional amendments adopted by the Parliament of Pakistan followed due procedures as enshrined in Pakistan’s Constitution”. Türk argued that such changes run counter to the principles that form the foundation of the rule of law and guarantee the protection of human rights in Pakistan. Türk warned that the amendments run counter to the separation of powers that underpin the rule of law and safeguard the protection of human rights in Pakistan. The statement argues that “It is regrettable that Pakistan’s views and ground realities were not reflected in the statement issued”. It goes on to make clear that “Pakistan remains fully committed to protecting, promoting, and upholding human rights, human dignity, basic freedoms and the rule of law as enshrined in the constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan”. Under the amendments approved on November 13, a new Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has been vested with exclusive jurisdiction over constitutional matters, powers previously held by the Supreme Court. Türk warned that the amendments run counter to the separation of powers that underpin the rule of law and safeguard the protection of human rights in Pakistan.
Pakistan rejects UN rights chief’s concerns over 27th Amendment
Published on: December 1, 2025 2:07 AM