Oppn vows nationwide protests as Pakistan moves to pass 27th Constitutional Amendment

As Pakistan’s parliament prepares to pass the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment, the Opposition has slammed the move as one that will shake “the foundations of the Constitution” and announced nationwide protests from Sunday.

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The amendment proposes achange in Article 243, seeking toabolish the “Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee” (CJCSC) position and introduce a new title, “Chief of Defence Forces”.

Other proposals include the establishment of a Federal Constitutional Court and revisions to the process of appointing high court judges.

The amendment, presented in Parliament after Cabinet approval, introduces major changes to Article 243 of the Constitution, which governs matters related to the armed forces.