Journalist Shahid Aslam has shared a symbolic remark on social media, linking the unfolding political situation to a cricket match. His comment came in the backdrop of Pakistan’s 27th Constitutional Amendment, which was signed into law by President Asif Ali Zardari after being passed by both houses of Parliament.
Aslam wrote that he initially thought the “game was over,” but in fact a long test innings has only just started. He suggested that those who could make early moves have already done so, and now it is the turn of others to play their hand. He added that momentum will continue to build, and managing it will become increasingly difficult with each passing day.
The 27th Amendment has introduced sweeping changes, including the creation of a Federal Constitutional Court to handle constitutional disputes, and a new position of Chief of Defence Forces. Opposition parties, including Imran Khan’s PTI under the alliance Tehreek‑e‑Tahafuz Ayeen‑i‑Pakistan (TTAP), have strongly rejected the amendment, calling it unconstitutional and announcing nationwide protestsThe Week+1.
Shahid Aslam’s metaphorical statement is being interpreted as a reflection of this evolving political landscape, where the initial legislative moves have been made, but the broader contest over Pakistan’s constitutional framework is far from settled.