‘Political Consensus’ needed for 27th constitutional amendment: Sanaullah says

ISLAMABAD, Nov 4 (APP/DNA):  Senator Rana Sanaullah, Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs on Tuesday stressed the need for dialogue and unity to build consensus on the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment, aimed at equitable resource distribution across all regions.

 While speaking exclusively to a local news channel, the Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs described the Constitution as a sacred document and emphasized that amendments are made to strengthen and improve it.

He highlighted that 26 constitutional amendments have already been enacted, each aimed at addressing evolving political and administrative needs and stressed that the process is guided by national interest and democratic principles.

Turning to the future, the Adviser said preparations are underway for the 27th Constitutional Amendment.

He called for dialogue and consensus among political stakeholders to ensure the amendment promotes fairness, balanced resource distribution and strengthens governance across all provinces and the federal government.

Responding to a query, he emphasized that consensus and detailed discussions are essential for implementing the Constitution effectively.

He noted that while resources were allocated appropriately at the time of the 18th Amendment, they now need to be adjusted according to current requirements, underscoring the need for careful dialogue on their revision and distribution.

Sanaullah noted that consultations will include the PPP and other political stakeholders to achieve a broad-based agreement, adding,  the process will not happen unexpectedly, but through prior discussions.