ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) President Syed Mohsen Gilani has pledged to champion greater representation for football stakeholders in the Federation’s new Constitution, while outlining an ambitious governance reform programme that will extend from the national federation to provincial and district football structures across Pakistan. Speaking at a press conference following a two-day governance workshop […]
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Talks intensify over possible 28th constitutional amendment
Political consultations have intensified in Islamabad as discussions gain momentum over a possible 28th Constitutional Amendment, with the coming days being viewed as critical for its potential introduction in parliament. Read More: MQM-P calls for review of 28th Amendment to strengthen local governance According to political sources, the government has stepped up engagement with coalition partners […]
JUI-F chief criticises 27th Amendment, urges policy reforms
MARDAN: Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Sunday criticised the 27th Amendment, claiming it was passed through a “fake majority” and allowed citizens to change their gender. Read More: Pakistan rejects UN rights chief’s concerns over 27th Amendment Addressing a ceremony at Jamia Islamia, he said Pakistan was founded on Islamic principles to establish […]
Senate passes historic 27th Amendment amid uproar
ISLAMABAD – The Senate on Thursday approved the revised 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill 2025 with a two-thirds majority, despite strong opposition protests. The bill, reintroduced by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, includes major constitutional and judicial reforms. It marks one of the most significant legislative developments in recent months. The amendment returned to the Senate […]
No technical issues in 27th Amendment, bill to pass today: Law Minister
Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said on Wednesday that there are no technical flaws in the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill. He expressed confidence that the bill would be passed by the National Assembly today. Speaking to journalists in Islamabad, the minister said that if any clarification or minor change was required, it would be […]
Senate reviews 27th Amendment report as opposition walks out
ISLAMABAD – The joint law and justice committees of Parliament presented the report on the 27th Constitutional Amendment in the Senate on Monday. Senator Farooq H. Naek submitted the report after the afternoon session resumed. The report includes several major proposals and marks a key step toward a possible vote. However, opposition members boycotted the […]
Parliament resumes debate on 27th constitutional amendment
The standing committees on law and justice of both the National Assembly and Senate convened a joint session on Sunday to continue deliberations on the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment bill. The bill, tabled in the Senate on Saturday after federal cabinet approval, proposes the creation of a Federal Constitutional Court (FCC), reforms in the appointment […]
Lawyers warn 27th Amendment threatens judicial independence in Pakistan
The Pakistani government’s proposed 27th Amendment has sparked intense debate in Islamabad, with legal experts warning it could fundamentally reshape the country’s judiciary. The amendment proposes the creation of a Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) with sweeping powers over the Supreme Court (SC) and all lower courts, including authority over constitutional disputes, fundamental rights, and writ […]
Punjab Assembly backs 27th Constitutional Amendment
LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution expressing full support for the 27th Constitutional Amendment. The resolution was moved by PML-N MPA Hina Pervaiz Butt. The resolution described the amendment as a crucial step toward institutional stability and transparency, emphasizing the need to grant constitutional protection to local governments to prevent arbitrary dissolution […]