The 27th Constitutional Amendment is on the horizon, with PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari revealing that a PML-N delegation led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sought their support for the amendment. This follows the passage of the 26th Constitutional Amendment last year, which faced controversy and legal challenges. The proposed 27th Amendment aims to further 'fine-tune' the structure and functioning of the superior judiciary, according to insiders. However, this direction seems to contradict previous statements from Bilawal and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, who dismissed talk of a 27th Amendment as 'baseless rumours' and emphasised the country's stability and economic improvement. The matter of the proposed legislation was reportedly discussed during a meeting between Bilawal and Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (Fazl) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, where the focus was on formulating a collective strategy and developing parliamentary cooperation. The opposition PTI has been critical of the proposed amendment, while the Islamabad High Court Bar Association (IHCBA) endorsed it, calling for broad-based judicial reforms. The 27th Amendment could spark differing opinions and invites discussion on its potential impact on the country's political landscape.
