Islamabad, November 23, 2025: Senior government officials have firmly dismissed speculation that a 28th Constitutional Amendment is in the works, despite recent comments from some cabinet members suggesting otherwise.
Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, categorically rejected reports claiming that the government was preparing a new amendment package. Speaking to an English daily — both for himself and on behalf of Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar — he stated, “There is no 28th Amendment under consideration.”
A senior official at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) also confirmed that no proposal for a new constitutional amendment is being examined at any level. “There is no such proposal under review,” the official said, adding that the matter had not been taken up in any formal meeting.
Dr Tariq termed the recent debate a “media-amplified issue,” explaining that while certain proposals previously linked to the 27th Amendment — dropped due to lack of consensus — might be discussed at a later stage, there is currently no move to initiate a 28th Amendment.
“Right now, there is no consideration for a 28th Constitutional Amendment,” he reiterated. “Anyone asking about the 28th Amendment is being told the same. There is no such thing under consideration.”
The controversy gained traction after remarks by Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political and Public Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, who was quoted days earlier as saying that the government would “soon introduce the 28th Constitutional Amendment.”
Speaking to reporters in Chiniot, Rana Sanaullah indicated that the proposed amendment would address matters related to local governments, the National Finance Commission (NFC), and health, adding that consultations were ongoing and action could be taken if consensus emerged.
Similarly, State Minister for Law Barrister Adeel Malik was also reported by media outlets as having commented on the possibility of a 28th Amendment. However, despite repeated contact attempts in recent days, he neither responded to calls nor messages.
With senior ministers and the PMO repeatedly denying the existence of any active proposal, the government now appears to be attempting to quell speculation triggered by isolated remarks from within the cabinet.
For now, officials insist that the matter is neither under discussion nor part of any legislative roadmap — and that any talk of a 28th Amendment remains purely speculative.
