LAHORE: Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said there were currently “no indications” regarding the proposed 28th Constitutional Amendment, while focusing on that any future constitutional changes would only move forward after consultation with coalition partners and relevant stakeholders.
In this regard, Tarar stated that constitutional amendments could not be introduced without political consensus. He stressed that the government believes in collective decision-making and dialogue with allied parties before pursuing any constitutional reforms.
The law minister said meetings with different stakeholders were ongoing and several matters were still under discussion. According to him, a number of issues require solutions, but these should be addressed through mutual understanding and agreement among political forces.
“Legislation is an ongoing process,” Tarar remarked, adding that coalition partners would be fully taken into confidence if discussions on the 28th Constitutional Amendment progressed further.
He noted that constitutional changes are possible only when broad agreement exists among political parties. Referring to the 18th Constitutional Amendment, Tarar recalled that it had also been passed through consensus and cooperation among major political stakeholders.
The minister revealed that issues such as population control and the creation of Hazara and Saraiki provinces were among the matters being discussed at different forums.
He also mentioned that the Muttahida Qaumi Movement has long demanded constitutional reforms aimed at strengthening local government systems in the country.
Tarar said the coalition government has faced multiple political and administrative challenges during its tenure, adding that such matters could only be resolved through consensus-based policies and constitutional dialogue.
Meanwhile, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari recently stated that the government had not contacted either him or President Asif Ali Zardari regarding any proposed constitutional amendment.
Bilawal said the role of the Pakistan Peoples Party in the 26th and 27th constitutional amendments was clear and constructive. He maintained that the PPP had protected provincial rights and increased Balochistan’s representation in the Senate through previous constitutional reforms.
