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Govt Presents 8 New Amendments to 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill
Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar presented 8 new amendments to the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill, reaffirming Justice Yahya Afridi as Chief Justice of Pakistan until his term ends. The changes clarify roles under Articles 6, 10, 176, and 255.
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by Muhammad Hashir
2025-11-12
Govt Presents 8 New Amendments to 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill

The government on Wednesday introduced eight new amendments to the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill during the National Assembly session, further refining key provisions related to the judiciary and the designation of the Chief Justice of Pakistan.

Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar moved the motion, noting that the outlines of the 27th Amendment had already been presented in the Senate. He said that “amending the law and the Constitution is an evolutionary process,” emphasizing that the latest amendments aim to ensure clarity and continuity within the country’s judicial hierarchy.

According to the new proposals, Article 176 has been amended to specify that the current Chief Justice will continue to be called the Chief Justice of Pakistan until the completion of his term. Tarar clarified that Justice Yahya Afridi will remain the Chief Justice of Pakistan under the revised provisions.

“The position of Chief Justice of Pakistan will remain intact,” the law minister said. “The judge who is senior to both the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court will be recognized as the Chief Justice of Pakistan.”

Under the new adjustments, four clauses were removed and four new clauses were inserted into the 27th Constitutional Amendment. The term ‘Federal Constitutional Court’ has now been added to Article 6, Clause 2, while the term ‘Supreme Court’ has been added to Article 10 of the Constitution.

The amendment to Article 255(2) outlines the procedure for appointing the Chief Justice of Pakistan after the current term ends, ensuring a clear succession framework between the Supreme Court and the newly proposed Federal Constitutional Court.

The law minister reiterated that the government’s goal is to strengthen the Constitution without compromising judicial independence. “These amendments are part of an evolving process designed to ensure balance, continuity, and respect for all institutions,” Tarar concluded.
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