Islamabad: In a significant development aimed at strengthening democratic accountability, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the removal of the controversial clause from the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment that would have granted the sitting Prime Minister immunity from criminal prosecution.
According to government sources, the Prime Minister made it clear that no public office holder should be above the law, reaffirming his commitment to transparency and equal justice. “The rule of law must apply equally to everyone, including the Prime Minister,” Shehbaz reportedly stated during a high-level meeting.
The clause in question had sparked widespread criticism from opposition parties, legal experts, and civil society organizations, who warned that it could undermine accountability mechanisms and weaken democratic checks and balances.
By ordering its removal, Shehbaz Sharif has positioned his government as one that values integrity, constitutional balance, and the independence of the judiciary. The decision has been widely praised as a bold and principled move in favor of good governance.
Political analysts noted that this step could help restore public trust in democratic institutions and reinforce Pakistan’s commitment to constitutional supremacy.
The revised draft of the 27th Amendment will now proceed to the Parliament for review and approval without the immunity provision.
