Overview
- A Law Ministry team led by Azam Nazeer Tarar and Minister of State Barrister Aqeel prepared the initial draft, but a planned federal cabinet session to approve it was postponed as negotiations continue.
- PPP’s Central Executive Committee agreed to support an amendment to Article 243 on armed forces appointments and, in principle, the creation of constitutional courts with equal provincial representation.
- Government sources indicated the NFC Award will not be altered in the amendment, addressing a key PPP red line.
- PPP remains divided over restoring executive magistrates’ powers via changes linked to Article 175(3), and the party has not reached internal consensus on that item.
- Opposition and allied parties held emergency consultations in the Senate, and officials say most clauses have broad agreement, with tabling possible once PPP gives a green light and the cabinet signs off.