Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Monday declared the Constitution “completed” with the introduction of the 27th Constitutional Amendment. His remarks come as the ruling coalition passed the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill in the Senate, with the aim of reforming the military and judicial structures. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the Sindh Wheat Growers Support Programme 2025 in Larkana, Bilawal said the PPP has long advocated for equal provincial representation in the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC), similar to the Senate. He emphasized that the PPP considers the Constitution to be the sacred trust of Quaid-e-Awam Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. He said that whether it was the Constitution of 1973 or the 18th Amendment, the PPP has always prioritized consensus-based legislation. “Whenever a constitutional amendment or law is made, political forces must find a middle ground,” he said. Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that whether it was the drafting of the 1973 Constitution or the passage of the 18th Amendment, the people of Larkana played a frontline role. “If the sweat and blood of workers form the foundation of our economy, then the same sweat and blood of the people of Larkana form the foundation of our Constitution,” he remarked. Referring to the 27th Amendment, he said that the PPP has once again addressed a long-standing gap in the Constitution. “Just as all federal units enjoy equal representation in the Senate, now every province will have equal representation in the Constitutional Court,” he said. Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari added that the people of Larkana understand why this is essential – because they witnessed with their own eyes that the bench which sentenced Quaid-e-Awam Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto to death had a majority of judges from one province, while the rest were from other provinces.
It was not only an injustice to Quaid-e-Awam but a blow to the Federation itself. A dangerous message was sent that day – one whose consequences we are still facing to this day,” he said.
He said that while people may hold differing opinions on certain clauses of the proposed amendments, there can be no disagreement on one fundamental point – that every province will have equal representation in the Constitutional Court. “I congratulate all of you on this great achievement,” he said, adding, “I also want to thank you, for this has been a long and historic struggle.
Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto devoted 30 years of her life to restoring the Constitution of Quaid-e-Awam Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. After her martyrdom, you – the people – revived that Constitution through the 18th Amendment and fulfilled the promises of the Charter of Democracy (CoD).” He continued, “But there was one commitment that could not be realized at that time. Insha’Allah, I will go to Islamabad and ensure that it is finally fulfilled.”
The ceremony was also attended by PPP Sindh President Nisar Ahmed Khuhro, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, Minister for Agriculture Sardar Muhammad Bux Khan Mahar, former Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah, provincial ministers, members of the assembly, and party office-bearers.