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Government Sets Mid-November Vote on 27th Amendment, Faces Pushback Over Provincial Powers

Critics say the plan weakens provinces, pressuring allies to take formal positions through party bodies before any tabling.

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Overview

  • Media accounts say leaders plan to clear the 27th amendment in both houses by around November 14, though the defence minister noted the draft is not final and could be presented next week.
  • The ruling bloc has told its lawmakers to remain in Islamabad and is reported to claim support from 237 National Assembly members.
  • PPP figures confirm the draft has been shared and say the party’s Central Executive Committee will decide, as MQM seeks a briefing from the prime minister and JUI-F says it has not been consulted.
  • PTI opposition leaders escalated objections, with KP Chief Minister Suhail Afridi warning of an attack on provincial autonomy and Chairman Gohar Ali Khan calling the proposal a risk to the federation in a National Assembly speech.
  • Parallel policy moves advanced as the finance minister announced plans to sell 24 state-owned entities with PIA privatization targeted for year-end, and the Punjab cabinet formally endorsed a ban on TLP.