The federal cabinet approved the draft of the much-awaited 26th constitutional amendment Sunday.
A federal cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.. After this, the Constitutional Amendments will be presented in the National Assembly and the Senate.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hailed the federal cabinet's approval of the 26th Constitutional Amendment as a crucial step for Pakistan’s development and stability.
In his address, the Prime Minister congratulated the entire nation, emphasizing that the cabinet’s decision was made in the country's broader interest, while remaining faithful to their oath of office.
"With the grace of Allah, we have now crossed another milestone of constitutional stability and the rule of law, following significant progress in the economy," said Prime Minister Shehbaz.
He reaffirmed his commitment to continue working for Pakistan’s development, prosperity, and stability.
The Prime Minister also extended his gratitude to the leaders of all coalition parties for their cooperation, specifically appreciating the efforts of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, and senior leaders Rana Sanaullah and Ataullah Tarar, for their roles in this significant achievement.
Bilawal Bhutto praises Maulana Fazlur Rehman's support for Constitutional Amendment
Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari expressed his gratitude to Maulana Fazlur Rehman for his crucial support in advancing the amendment process.
Bilawal stated that there are no longer any controversial points in the amendment and appreciated Maulana’s role in ensuring its smooth passage.
Bilawal Bhutto said that he contacted Maulana Fazlur Rehman via phone today to thank him for his cooperation. He remarked that Maulana’s contributions will be remembered in history, especially for instructing his senators to support the amendment by participating in the legislative process.
PPP chairman's acknowledgment of Maulana's key role signals the importance of cross-party collaboration in pushing through significant constitutional changes.
He congratulated the media on the occasion of the ‘26th Constitutional Amendment Day’.