Pakistan’s 27th Amendment advancing in parliament could centralise military and executive power, voices warn of weakened judiciary. (Publish date: 11 Nov 2025)
Brief:
The 27th Constitutional Amendment, tabled on 11 November 2025, proposes sweeping changes to Pakistan’s governance framework—especially by enhancing the role of a unified military-command structure and adjusting the balance between judiciary, executive and legislature. Critics say the amendment could shift power away from civilian oversight and provincial autonomy, risking institutional checks. The government frames it as modernising Pakistan’s command chain to respond to contemporary security challenges. Legislators must now debate the clauses, which include alterations to appointment processes for service chiefs and their relationship with the Prime Minister’s office. For Pakistan’s democracy, the amendment is momentous: the structure of power, oversight, and accountability could change permanently. Civil society, legal experts and opposition parties emphasise the need for transparency, public consultation and safeguards. Whether the bill becomes law will gauge how Pakistan reconciles security imperatives with democratic norms, and whether it can maintain balance between strong governance and institutional independence.
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