Joint Parliamentary Committee Approves Amendments to Article 243 of the Constitution
The joint parliamentary committee comprising members of the Senate and National Assembly on Law and Justice has approved key amendments to Article 243 of the Constitution following extensive deliberations, paving the way for the creation of constitutional courts and other major reforms.
The decision came after thorough discussions on the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill, which has now been finalised. A final determination on additional proposed changes is expected by Monday (tomorrow).
During the joint session, government coalition partners introduced three new amendments, while the Awami National Party (ANP), Balochistan National Party (BNP), and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) also submitted their own recommendations.
The government has sought additional time to review ANP’s proposal to rename Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the amendment suggesting an increase in Balochistan’s provincial assembly seats. Both matters will be reconsidered before the final decision tomorrow.
The committee also endorsed a clause granting lifelong immunity to the president and approved provisions for establishing constitutional courts.
In addition, an amendment extending the timeframe for resolving pending cases from six months to one year was approved. Cases showing no progress within a year will be considered disposed of, sources added.
Chaired by Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, the joint parliamentary committee also reached a consensus on the core draft of the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment.
The decision came after thorough discussions on the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill, which has now been finalised. A final determination on additional proposed changes is expected by Monday (tomorrow).
During the joint session, government coalition partners introduced three new amendments, while the Awami National Party (ANP), Balochistan National Party (BNP), and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) also submitted their own recommendations.
The government has sought additional time to review ANP’s proposal to rename Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the amendment suggesting an increase in Balochistan’s provincial assembly seats. Both matters will be reconsidered before the final decision tomorrow.
The committee also endorsed a clause granting lifelong immunity to the president and approved provisions for establishing constitutional courts.
In addition, an amendment extending the timeframe for resolving pending cases from six months to one year was approved. Cases showing no progress within a year will be considered disposed of, sources added.
Chaired by Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, the joint parliamentary committee also reached a consensus on the core draft of the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment.