Islamabad — Federal Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar announced on Saturday that the federal cabinet has given its approval to the proposed 27th constitutional amendment, which will now be tabled in the Senate for debate.
Speaking to reporters after the cabinet meeting, Tarar explained that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and other coalition partners have reached consensus on several key points, including the creation of a Federal Constitutional Court. He noted that this step fulfills a commitment made in the Charter of Democracy and is aimed at strengthening the judicial framework.
The amendment package also suggests changes to Article 243, introducing honorary positions such as Field Marshal, Naval Chief, and Air Chief into the constitution. According to the minister, these honorary titles would recognize national heroes while ensuring that operational military command remains regulated by law.
Tarar highlighted that lessons from recent tensions with India had influenced the proposals, particularly the inclusion of honorary military ranks to honor distinguished service.
Another significant clause in the draft calls for Senate elections to be held on a single day, a move intended to streamline the electoral process.
The law minister emphasized that opposition parties will be consulted, and the government hopes to send the bill to a joint parliamentary committee for detailed clause-by-clause discussion. He expressed confidence that the amendments will secure the required two-thirds majority in Parliament.