The National Assembly has approved the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill with additional amendments by a two-thirds majority.
Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar had introduced six supplementary amendment in the House. With these additions, the Assembly approved all 59 clauses of the amendment. Following the approval of the supplementary amendments, the bill will now be sent back to the Senate for further consideration and approval.
Speaker of the National Assembly invited members to stand in support of the motion. Government and allied lawmakers rose in favour of the amendment, while four members opposed it. The motion was approved with 234 votes in favour and four against.
PM Shehbaz vows strong response to Pakistan’s enemies Speaking on assembly floor, Prime Minister lauded the National Assembly for showing unity and solidarity during the passage of the 27th Constitutional Amendment, saying it strengthened the spirit of national cohesion and political harmony.
“I thank you for giving me the opportunity and for expressing such unity, which has promoted national cohesion and solidarity,” the prime minister said. “I congratulate this House on behalf of myself and all political leaders.”
The prime minister also paid tribute to late Senator Irfan Siddiqui, calling him “a lifelong teacher and mentor of mentors” who remained a devoted member of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). “His association with Nawaz Sharif was exemplary,” he added, praying for Siddiqui’s soul and offering condolences to his family.
