ISLAMABAD — During a heated National Assembly debate on the 27th Constitutional Amendment, PTI leader Barrister Gohar Ali Khan strongly criticized the government, calling the amendment a “lethal poison for democracy.”
Speaking on the assembly floor, Gohar argued that after the passage of the amendment, “only the name of democracy remains.” He accused the ruling coalition of passing the legislation through what he described as “turncoats” and undue political influence.
‘We Don’t Accept the Baku Amendment’
The PTI chairman claimed it was the first time in history that a prime minister approved such a constitutional change while abroad, referring to the premier’s presence in Baku.
“We don’t accept the Baku amendment,” Gohar declared, adding that no other country grants presidential immunity in the same manner.
Concerns Over Judicial Independence
Barrister Gohar expressed serious reservations about changes to Article 176, which reportedly removed the title of the Chief Justice of Pakistan and gave the prime minister authority to appoint the Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court.
“This amendment undermines judicial independence,” he said. “Today is a day of mourning — democracy will remain only in name after this amendment.”
Opposition’s Reaction
Opposition benches echoed Gohar’s remarks, accusing the government of weakening constitutional balance and concentrating power in the executive branch. Despite the outcry, the 27th Amendment passed in both houses with a two-thirds majority earlier this week.
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