PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Tuesday dismissed speculation about a possible 27th Constitutional Amendment, calling it “baseless rumours.”
While the 26th Amendment remains contentious, political circles in Islamabad have been rife with talk of a new amendment that would further “fine-tune” the structure and functioning of the superior judiciary. Insiders claim unresolved issues from the 26th Amendment — such as the creation of a separate constitutional court — could be revisited in the proposed legislation.
Speaking to reporters in Hyderabad, Bilawal said: “So far, no federal minister, prime minister, or party member has approached me regarding any amendments.” He noted that the 26th Amendment had been passed through consensus, with compromises made by all political parties. “PPP wanted constitutional courts, but we compromised,” he explained.
In a post on X, the PPP quoted Bilawal as calling the 26th Amendment “an eternal success,” saying that judicial reforms and constitutional courts were a Charter of Democracy demand. However, he said the party chose a constitutional bench over a constitutional court to maintain consensus.
Despite persistent speculation, there has been no official confirmation of plans for a 27th Amendment. Reports suggest that discussions are at a preliminary stage, with consultations allegedly taking place within the ruling PML-N and certain legal circles. No draft bill has yet emerged.
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On Sunday, PTI senior leader Asad Qaiser announced the party would reach out to the legal community over the “new drama” surrounding the proposed legislation, starting with a meeting with the Islamabad Bar this month.
Back in June, amid early reports of the 27th Amendment, the Islamabad High Court Bar Association publicly endorsed the idea while urging broad judicial reforms, including the nationwide rotation of judges.