TTAP terms 27th Amendment ‘violation of Constitution’s basic structure’
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Opposition leaders pose for a photo following emergency session of opposition alliance, Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Ayeen-Pakistan, in Rawalpindi on November 14, 2025. — Reporter
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RAWALPINDI: The opposition alliance, Tehreek-e-Tahfooz-e-Ain Pakistan (TTAP) on Friday condemned the 26th and 27th constitutional amendments, arguing that they undermine the basic structure of the constitution and calling for its return to its original form.
After holding a session chaired by TTAP chief Mehmood Khan Achakzai in Rawalpindi today, the opposition alliance rejected the constitutional amendment and demanded that the Constitution of Pakistan be restored.
The alliance criticized the federal government’s actions, declaring, “The amendments undermine the basic framework of the constitution and should be replaced immediately.”
It is worth mentioning here that the 27th Amendment, which brought changes in the judicial structure and military command, passed through both houses of Parliament in multiple sessions earlier this week amid opposition protests.
After the amendment was passed, the opposition alliance announced the launch of a public movement, while the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) vowed to reverse the amendment once it returned to power.
According to a statement, the opposition leaders expressed full support for the resignations of Supreme Court judges Mansoor Ali Shah and Athar Mainala.
TTAP unanimously supported the declaration issued by the Aman Jirga of Khmer Pakhtunkhwa, which was organized by the provincial government to maintain law and order and prevent terrorism.
Unveiling the future course of action, the coalition announced that members of the National Assembly and Senate will march from Parliament to the Supreme Court on Monday.
In Punjab, lawmakers have planned to move the provincial assembly to the Lahore High Court, while in KP, a resolution against the 27th amendment will be moved in the provincial assembly.
A “Black Day” will be observed across the country next Friday to protest against the latest amendments.
Additionally, the alliance demanded the immediate release of PTI founder Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi, and other political prisoners.
Today’s meeting was attended by TTAP Secretary General Asad Qaiser, Majlis Wahdat-Muslimeen (MWM) Chief Alma Raja Nasir Abbas, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, PTI Secretary General Salman Akrama Ram Raja, Awam Pakistan Olier Obisar. Akhtar Mengal, Zain Shah of Sindh United Party, Sajid Terin of BNP, Vice Chairman of TTAP Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar, Additional Secretary General of PTI Firdous Shamim Naqvi, Spokesperson of TTAP, Patti Pressin Yousafzai, Spokesperson of PTI Baner Imran Khan Asghar Khan, and Deputy Secretary General of PTI Shaukat Basra.
27th Constitutional Amendment
The 27th Constitutional Amendment introduced a major reorganization of Pakistan’s judicial and military command framework.
According to the amendment, the Chief of Army Staff will simultaneously serve as the Chief of Defense Forces, making it the central command authority for the armed forces. The military ranks of Marshal of the Air Force of the Fleet and Admiral Field Marshal of the Fleet will now be lifetime titles.
A major structural change comes in the form of the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC), which is being established as a new judicial forum with equal representation from all provinces. The amendment gives the FCC the authority to exercise moot authority over applications.
The amendment assigns key roles in judicial appointments to the President and Prime Minister, while reducing some of the powers of the Supreme Court and transferring some of its powers to the newly established FCC.
Further judicial reforms set eligibility requirements requiring judges to serve at least five years in the High Court before being eligible for appointment to the Constitutional Court. The Judicial Commission will now decide on the transfer of High Court judges, with any objections to be reviewed by the Supreme Judicial Council.
Additionally, a new provision limits presidential immunity to cases where a president holds any public office after completing his term.
