Islamabad — Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has strongly criticized the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment, terming it a threat to the very spirit of the Constitution and to the unity of the federation.
Speaking on the floor of the National Assembly, Barrister Gohar said that the amendment was being pushed through without consultation or transparency. “Neither were we contacted nor was the draft of the 27th Amendment shared with us,” he told lawmakers.
He warned that the amendment could weaken the federal structure, saying, “Giving more powers to certain quarters would endanger the federation itself. The government seems intent on upsetting the balance of power instead of strengthening it.”
Highlighting pending judicial cases, Gohar noted that over 56,000 cases were awaiting disposal in the Supreme Court and questioned the absence of senior judges responsible for reducing the backlog.
He added that PTI’s founding chairman was imprisoned “for standing up for the supremacy of the Constitution and the rights of the people.”
The PTI chief said that reducing the provinces’ share in the NFC Award under the proposed amendment would be unacceptable. “This move will only divide the nation further,” he warned, urging the government to complete its term instead of amending the Constitution for political purposes.
Meanwhile, PML-N leader Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry defended the amendment, clarifying that it was focused on education reforms rather than control over schools or colleges. “We are talking about curriculum, not institutions,” he said, adding that the process would include consultations with coalition partners.
Dr. Tariq emphasized the need for a uniform education system, population management, and cooperative discussion on the NFC Award. He also criticized PTI for boycotting parliamentary committees, urging the party to play a constructive role.
He further said that PTI’s rhetoric against state institutions was irresponsible and advised the party to “set its own house in order,” particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where he said terrorism was resurging.
