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Parliamentary Panels Clear 27th Amendment as Government Drops Immunity Clause

Opposition leaders call the draft a threat to judicial independence, with protests planned.

Overview

  • The Senate and National Assembly standing committees on law and justice approved the full draft of the proposed 27th constitutional amendment.
  • Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hosted coalition senators and thanked allied parties for backing the amendment process.
  • Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said the prime minister ordered the removal of a proposed immunity clause after it came to his attention.
  • PTI parliamentary leader Senator Ali Zafar formally opposed the draft in the Senate, warning it would enable executive control over the judiciary and allow judge transfers.
  • Civil campaigners under Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Aaeen announced a 'black day' and plans for nationwide protests following the committees' approvals.