For many decades, the complex saga of contentious rifts between the civilian government and the powerful military establishment has defined Pakistan’s political landscape and bitter history. In the midst of severe political unrest and economic instability, the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill (CAB) has emerged and drastically altered this long-standing dynamic. This plan addresses the fundamental pillars of the state, including the military command structure, judicial autonomy, and the very nature of fiscal federalism. It is not just a technical piece of legislation intended to increase bureaucratic efficiency.
The main modifications that have been made are big and diverse. These include the establishment of a Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) and changes to the judicial transfer procedure; the creation of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) position, along with steps to constitutionalize five-star military ranks. One thing unites these seemingly unrelated reforms: they consolidate power. By consolidating centralized power, especially within the military establishment and the federal executive, at the expense of dem
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