Pakistan rebuffs UN concerns over 27th Amendment, cites parliamentary mandate
“Islamabad rejected a UN rights chief’s criticism of the 27th Amendment, saying the change was lawfully approved by a two-thirds parliamentary majority.”
Key points
- Islamabad rejected a UN rights chief’s criticism of the 27th Amendment, saying the change was lawfully approved by a two-thirds parliamentary majority.
- The Foreign Office insisted Pakistan remains committed to democratic rights and the rule of law.
Pakistan’s Foreign Office dismissed as “ungrounded” and “misplaced” the concerns voiced by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk regarding the recently passed 27th Constitutional Amendment.
In a statement, the ministry said constitutional change is the exclusive domain of parliament and noted the amendment was adopted by a two-thirds majority through due process, reflecting the will of elected representatives.
Reiterating Pakistan’s commitment to human rights, dignity, basic freedoms and the rule of law, the FO urged that international commentary respect the country’s sovereignty and avoid politicised assertions.
Türk had warned that the changes could undermine judicial independence and accountability. Islamabad countered that his remarks did not reflect Pakistan’s position or realities on the ground.
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