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Journalist Muneeb Farooq has said that Nawaz Sharif remains the most influential figure in Pakistan’s political system, guiding family decisions and parliamentary actions, including the 27th Constitutional Amendment vote.

Journalist Shehzad Iqbal has noted that criticism of the 27th Constitutional Amendment is not limited to opposition parties, but also comes from senior judges, retired judges, civil society, and the media.

Senior journalist Nusrat Javed has said the government overlooked Article 6 while drafting the 27th Constitutional Amendment, comparing the process to a “half-cooked meal” that required further corrections.

Journalist Ajmal Jami has highlighted what he described as a major drafting error in the 27th Constitutional Amendment, noting that while the National Assembly corrected the mistake, the Senate has yet to resolve it.

Anchorperson Mohammad Malick has said that whenever constitutional amendments related to the military are discussed, rumors quickly spread, but in reality the changes are limited to internal restructuring.

Journalist Azaz Syed has alleged that false information about Senator Irfan Siddiqui’s death was circulated inside the Senate, reportedly to stall proceedings and delay a constitutional amendment.

In a televised discussion, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif sharply criticized members of the judiciary, suggesting that judges act more like politicians and questioning the standards of accountability applied to them.

Senior journalist Mazhar Abbas has questioned the logic of granting lifelong immunity to the president, arguing that the current system resembles the Chinese model rather than the Westminster tradition of accountability.

The Pakistan Stock Exchange opened on a bullish note Thursday, climbing over 2,100 points in the first half hour. Analysts say investor confidence has strengthened following the passage of the 27th Constitutional Amendment and optimism about upcoming IMF support.

After weeks of unpaid work and furloughs, the longest government shutdown in US history has come to a close. President Donald Trump signed a funding bill following a narrow vote in the House of Representatives, restoring operations across federal agencies.