Summary PPP is said to have reservations over key aspects of the proposed amendment
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Pakistan may once again be heading toward a major constitutional restructuring as discussions surrounding a possible 28th Constitutional Amendment gain momentum in political and policy circles.
The government has intensified consultations over the proposed 28th Constitutional Amendment, with the coming week in May being described as crucial for its possible progress.
According to political sources, unusual activity has been observed across key state institutions as consultation meetings continue ahead of the expected legislative push. Discussions regarding the amendment have also echoed in recent sessions of the National Assembly and Senate.
Sources said the matter was also discussed during a recent meeting between the President and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, which was attended by Speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq and other senior officials.
The Speaker has reportedly held extensive consultations with parliamentary leaders and has been tasked with building consensus between major coalition partners, particularly the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Pakistan Peoples Party.
However, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is said to still have reservations over key aspects of the proposed amendment. Efforts are underway to address these concerns, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, and Federal Minister Rana Sanaullah actively engaged in negotiations, while Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar is also reportedly playing a role in the process.
Sources further claimed that proposals involving development projects in Sindh may be included in the budget as part of efforts to win support from the PPP.
A separate consultative meeting was reportedly held at the Presidency involving PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and other party leaders, where the Finance Ministry briefed participants on the NFC Award and fiscal distribution between the federation and provinces.
According to sources, the government is considering introducing the amendment by May 21 with broader political consensus. The proposed changes are expected to include revisions related to the NFC Award and other governance matters, while the issue of creating new provinces is not part of the current draft, sources added.
Officials said consultations are ongoing and lawmakers have been directed to remain in Islamabad as deliberations continue.
