ISLAMABAD: The opposition alliance declared the launch of a nationwide movement opposing the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment, terming it a threat to the spirit of the Constitution and the country’s democratic structure.
Furthermore, the prominent opposition leaders Mahmood Khan Achakzai and Senator Allama Raja Nasir Abbas made the announcement at a joint press conference, vowing to mobilize people across the country to resist what they described as an attempt to weaken the federation and erode constitutional protections.
In this regard, Mahmood Khan Achakzai focused on that the Constitution represents a “civil contract between the state and its citizens,” binding all institutions to uphold democratic norms. “I have taken oath five times to protect the Constitution,” he said. “No one seems to recognize the people anymore, so we are going to them.
The foundations of the Constitution are being shaken, we have no option but to launch this movement.”
Moreover, Achakzai further stated that the opposition’s campaign would be peaceful and democratic, in order to restore public trust in constitutional governance.
He urged political forces, civil society, and citizens to join hands in defending constitutional supremacy and the rule of law.
In this sense, Senator Allama Raja Nasir Abbas echoed similar concerns, warning that Pakistan stands at a “critical juncture in history.” Drawing a parallel with the events of 1971, he cautioned that divisions within the state and society could deepen if democratic institutions continue to be undermined. “Pakistan was divided once in 1971; today, the country again faces a defining moment,” he said.
“Our democratic institutions are being paralysed, and more power is being handed to the already powerful through constitutional amendments.”
In addition, Abbas stressed that the proposed 27th Amendment would centralize authority further, diminishing the role of Parliament and provincial representation.
He called on the public to rise peacefully against measures that could, in his view, distort the constitutional balance of power.
The opposition alliance did not announce specific dates for demonstrations but indicated that the movement would begin soon, encompassing rallies, public meetings, and consultations with political and legal experts.
