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Fazlur Rehman Rejects 27th Amendment, Accuses Govt of Judicial Interference
JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman rejects the 27th Constitutional Amendment, calling it harmful to democracy and an attempt by the govt to control the judiciary. Says opposition was ignored in the process and warns the amendment adds dangerous complexities.
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by Muhammad Hashir
2025-11-25
Fazlur Rehman Rejects 27th Amendment, Accuses Govt of Judicial Interference

Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Tuesday strongly rejected the 27th Constitutional Amendment, claiming it neither serves the public interest nor strengthens the Constitution. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, he criticized the government for allegedly seeking to bring the judiciary under its control.

Fazlur Rehman recalled that the 26th Constitutional Amendment, which related to judicial reforms, was introduced a year ago and is still under court review. He said his party supported the formation of a Constitutional Court at that time, adding that the new amendment was introduced without addressing lingering issues.

“Government Wants to Control Judiciary”

The JUI-F chief warned that the 27th Amendment “will not improve the Constitution” and asserted that his party completely rejects it. He accused the government of attempting to gain full control over the judiciary through the proposed changes.

He said that the Constitution was originally framed with input from all political and ideological groups, but today the spirit of consensus was being violated. He also criticized the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), saying it had failed to uphold its democratic traditions.

Concerns Over Lifetime Immunity Clause

Fazlur Rehman claimed that the amendment contains “complexities that even the courts cannot understand,” and emphasized that major constitutional changes require broad political consensus. He particularly objected to the provision granting lifetime immunity, saying it effectively prevents any future cases from being filed against individuals such as former president Asif Ali Zardari, who spent years in jail during past administrations.

Opposition ‘Ignored’ in Amendment Process

The JUI-F leader noted that the 26th Amendment had been pursued through mutual consultation and passed unanimously. In contrast, he said the opposition was deliberately kept out of discussions on the 27th Amendment. He alleged that lawmakers were “forcibly expelled” from parties and “fake numbers were filled” to push the amendment through.

Calling the move undemocratic, he stated: “All this was against the values of parliament and democracy. This did not increase the respect of the government.”

Fazlur Rehman reiterated that his party had taken an oath to protect the Constitution and would oppose any amendment that undermines its agreed principles.
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