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Opposition Walks Out, Achakzai Tears 27th Amendment Bill in NA Session
NA session turns tense as opposition walks out over the 27th Constitutional Amendment; Mahmood Achakzai tears up the bill, while Speaker Ayaz Sadiq calls for dialogue. Govt plans further amendments.
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by Muhammad Hashir
2025-11-12
Opposition Walks Out, Achakzai Tears 27th Amendment Bill in NA Session

The National Assembly session on Wednesday witnessed heightened tension as opposition leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai tore up a copy of the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill in protest against the government’s proposed changes.

Achakzai criticized the government, saying, “This government has been established on Form 47, such a parliament cannot be given the authority to amend the Constitution.”

A heated exchange followed between the opposition leader and Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, who once again offered the opposition an opportunity for dialogue. Addressing Achakzai, the Speaker said, “Fighting will not help. The only solution to the problems is through talks.”

In response, Achakzai rejected the offer, claiming, “You people are not elected representatives of the people.” Sadiq countered, reminding him, “I have defeated your leader twice and there is no election petition against me. You are looking for excuses not to hold talks.”

Meanwhile, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan told the media that his party would continue with walkouts, protests, and speeches, but would not participate in the government’s amendments. Commenting on the anticipated presence of Nawaz Sharif in Parliament, he said, “Whether Nawaz Sharif comes or not, he has now become irrelevant to Pakistani politics; no one has rolled out the red carpet for him in Parliament.”

The government has indicated that additional amendments to the 27th Constitutional Amendment will be presented in the National Assembly session. Once approved by the lower house, these amendments will be sent back to the Senate for final approval, continuing the legislative process amid ongoing political contention.

The session highlighted deep divisions in Parliament over the amendment, reflecting persistent tensions between the ruling coalition and opposition parties on constitutional and governance reforms.
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