Pakistan Constitutional Amendments:

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Federal Constitutional Courts (New Chapter – Part VII)

• Establishes Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) with:

Chief Justice and judges determined by Parliament (or temporarily by the President)
Equal representation from each province

• FCC to have original jurisdiction in:

Constitutional disputes between governments
Fundamental rights enforcement cases

• Pending petitions or appeals in the Supreme Court or its constitutional benches under this jurisdiction to be transferred to FCC.
• Judges’ tenure: until age 68
• Chief Justice: 3-year term, retires after completion regardless of age

Article 175A – Judicial Commission & Supreme Court Changes

• Expands Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) composition to include:

Chief Justice of the FCC
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Senior judges of both courts
One additional judge jointly nominated by both chief justices

• Senior of the two chief justices to chair the Commission.
• Abolishes suo motu powers and deletes Articles 184, 186, and 191A.
• Removes the President’s authority to refer legal questions to the Supreme Court for advisory opinions.

 

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To pass a constitutional amendment in the Senate, a two-thirds majority is required, meaning 64 out of 96 senators must vote in favour.

The ruling alliance currently holds 63 of the 96 Senate seats. Senator Irfan Siddiqui is undergoing treatment in the hospital, and Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gillani is also unable to cast his vote, complicating the government’s efforts. To secure approval, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) are coordinating efforts to win support from National Party senators.




Within the coalition, the PML-N holds 20 seats, the PPP 26, while the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) has four, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) three, and one each from the National Party and Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q).

Independent senators aligned with the government—Abdul Karim, Abdul Qadir, Mohsin Naqvi, Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar, Asad Qasim, and Faisal Vawda—are also expected to support the amendment. On the opposition side, independent Senator Naseema Ehsan and three Awami National Party (ANP) senators have pledged their votes.

 

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Once passed in the Senate, the amendment will move to the National Assembly, scheduled to meet at 4:30pm. With 326 sitting members out of 336, the ruling coalition already commands 237 votes, surpassing the 224 needed for constitutional amendments. The PML-N leads with 125 members, followed by the PPP with 74, MQM-P 22, PML-Q five, Istehkam-i-Pakistan Party four, and one each from PML-Z, BAP, and the National Party, along with four independents.

The opposition has criticised the amendment. On Sunday, the Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP) denounced it as an “assault on the Constitution” and “Pakistan’s 9/11,” announcing a nationwide protest campaign. The alliance plans to mobilise public opinion, engage trade organisations, and consult legal professionals, warning, “The judicial system is being dismantled. Lawyers will play a key role in this movement”.

 

[hasssanali8998]

Dawn? That’s like the most anti-Imran newspaper during his entire tenure as PM.

you go to extreme lengths to defend your messiah just like bootlickers , atp you should know ik is not different and him being is prison does not absolve him of his sins

 

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Deliberations in the Senate centered on three core issues of the 27th Constitutional Amendment: the Federal Courts Commission (FFC), transfer of judges, and Article 243. The session was marked by heated exchanges, with discussions often overshadowed by political rhetoric and inter-party disputes.

Senator Shahzaib Durrani of the ruling coalition emphasized listening to all sides but criticized PTI senators: “Compared to 9/11, did you even read the amendments? The opposition just rejects everything without discussion.” PTI senators vocally defended their party, frequently interrupting proceedings.

Senator Fauzia Arshad criticized the exclusion of opposition voices: “We were not consulted. Not being given our right to openly debate and present suggestions undermines the legitimacy of this process”.

 

[Forsvaret]

you go to extreme lengths to defend your messiah just like bootlickers , atp you should know ik is not different and him being is prison does not absolve him of his sins

Sure. That’s why we never send our top military dictators to prison.

 

[hasssanali8998]

Sure. That’s why we never send our top military dictators to prison.

what dies that even mean man .

 

[Forsvaret]

what dies that even mean man .

It means that we have two systems in place. One for the military that is always above the law. The other for the civilians who fall out of line with the same military. The current "constitutional" amendment is only a reflection of that.

 

[hasssanali8998]

It means that we have two systems in place. One for the military that is always above the law. The other for the civilians who fall out of line with the same military. The current "constitutional" amendment is only a reflection of that.

yes thank you for stating the obvious but idk how that relates to my point of you sucking up to ik even thought he is cut from the same cloth of Pakistani politicians

 

[Forsvaret]

yes thank you for stating the obvious but idk how that relates to my point of you sucking up to ik even thought he is cut from the same cloth of Pakistani politicians

If IK is cut from the same cloth as rest of Pakistani politicians, why is that it’s only him or those loyal to him who’re sent to prison?

 

[hasssanali8998]

If IK is cut from the same cloth as rest of Pakistani politicians, why is that it’s only him or those loyal to him who’re sent to prison?

he flew too close to the sun , has too much power military does not like that . also dw he will be out just like the corruption cases of sharifs his crime too will be forgotten when he falls in line like he used to be

 

[Respect4Respect]

And what’s wrong with having a political opposition or their political marches? Is democracy okay in your USA but not okay here in Pakistan?

Ask him about Trump opposing Mamdani, he was the most powerful president in the world and still couldn’t do anything. That’s exactly how strong systems are supposed to work.

oh noo my particular pos leader is not great noo

I'm still waiting for your petition to bring back that traitor Raheel Sharif and hold him accountable. You don't seem like someone who follows through on his claims and promises.

 

[ARMalik]

Well a PTI senator has voted in favour.

 

[hasssanali8998]

I'm still waiting for your petition to bring back that traitor Raheel Sharif and hold him accountable. You don't seem like someone who follows through on his claims and promises.

shit yaar forgot about that . wait a few minutes

 

[Forsvaret]

he flew too close to the sun , has too much power military does not like that .

Exactly! Imran Khan’s only "crime" is to challenge the military establishment’s unchecked power by asserting civilian supremacy. This a "crime" that cannot be forgiven unless he strikes a deal with that same military establishment who put him there in prison in the first place.