Islamabad, November 9, 2025: Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Ayeen-Pakistan (TTAP) Chairman Mahmood Khan Achakzai on Sunday announced the launch of a nationwide movement, declaring that parliament would not be allowed to function under what he termed an “illegitimate setup.”
“The movement begins from 8:30 tonight, and we will raise our slogan — ‘Aise dastoor ko hum nahi mante’ (we do not accept such a constitution),” Achakzai said while addressing a press conference in Islamabad.
The TTAP chief alleged that a “group has taken control of Pakistan without holding elections,” asserting that the movement — long demanded by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) — would begin immediately.
“An attack has been carried out on the very foundations of Pakistan — this too is a 9/11,” he said, adding that the struggle was not based on personal enmity but aimed at safeguarding the constitution and democratic values.
Opposition unites against 27th Constitutional Amendment
The TTAP press conference was also attended by opposition leaders Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar and Raja Nasir Abbas, who criticised the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment, alleging it was drafted to serve the interests of a select few.
Khokhar, representing Awaam Pakistan and TTAP, said the amendment was “tailored to protect certain individuals.”
“The constitution has nothing to do with personalities; the elite are amending it to protect their own interests,” he remarked.
Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen leader Raja Nasir Abbas accused the government of “destroying parliament and the judiciary,” saying the rulers were “driving the country toward destruction.” He vowed that the opposition alliance would go to any extent to block the controversial amendment.
“We will raise this slogan across the world today,” he said.
‘Black day’ and nationwide protests planned
In a joint statement, the TTAP alliance led by Achakzai announced that a national consultative conference will be held in Islamabad this week, inviting representatives from political parties, civil society, and professional bodies.
The alliance also declared that a “Black Day” would be observed the day after the “fake approval” of the amendment, urging citizens to wear black armbands and lawyers to demonstrate in courts.
The TTAP further revealed plans for nationwide rallies and awareness drives, stating that consultations would not remain limited to top leadership.
“Trade organisations and intellectuals will also be invited to share their views,” the statement added.
The opposition bloc accused the government of attempting to “dismantle the judicial system” and announced that delegations would soon meet retired judges of the Supreme Court and high courts for consultation.
