Overview
- The federal cabinet approved the draft and the law minister introduced it in the Senate, which referred the bill to the Law and Justice Committee and a joint panel for review.
- Draft provisions would create a Federal Constitutional Court and shift some constitutional authorities from the Supreme Court, including curbs on suo motu powers under Article 184.
- The military command structure would be overhauled by abolishing the CJCSC and instituting a Chief of Defence Forces to be held by the Army Chief, with constitutional protection for five‑star honorary ranks.
- The PPP says it supports limited changes such as to Article 243 and the creation of constitutional courts but opposes clauses affecting provincial autonomy and NFC shares, leaving talks unresolved.
- PTI leaders rejected the process as secretive and boycotted committee proceedings, while legal voices warned about centralisation of power and proposals expanding immunities, including lifelong presidential protection and potential shields for top officials.