• Meets allies to secure their support; tweaks top agenda as Cabinet meets today; draft may be tabled following nod
• PPP rejects any cut to provinces’ NFC share; backs limited changes to Article 243
• Remains non-committal on constitutional court for now
• Tarar sees no ‘major roadblocks’ to new legislation
• PTI says current govt lacks mandate to amend Constitution
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday held consultations with ruling allies to secure support for the controversial 27th Constitutional Amendment, with the government expected to table the bill in the Senate within days.
The prime minister has also convened a meeting of the federal cabinet today (Friday), with the 27th Amendment topping the agenda. Sources said the amendment could be introduced in parliament after cabinet approval.
The premier is due to depart for Azerbaijan later in the day for a one-day official visit.
Some media reports suggested PM Shehbaz has decided to establish a parliamentary committee bringing all parties together to fine-tune the draft and seek consensus.
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