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ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, has clarified that the recently proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment was designed to strengthen national institutions and governance, not to serve the interests of any single person.
Speaking to the media, Sanaullah emphasized that the amendment should be viewed in the context of national benefit rather than political motivations. “This amendment has been introduced in the broader interest of the country, not to provide any advantage to an individual or a political figure,” he said.
Highlighting the importance of respecting constitutional roles, Sanaullah noted that positions such as the President and Prime Minister are accorded dignity in every democratic society. “It is not inappropriate to extend respect or certain privileges to those who have held high constitutional offices,” he remarked.
Commenting on the clause related to presidential immunity, he said that if a former President leads a private, retired life, granting immunity is not unusual. However, he added that “once a retired President accepts any official role or political position, such immunity would automatically cease to apply.”
Sanaullah also elaborated on the procedural aspects of upcoming reforms, stating that the Judicial Commission would be responsible for conducting interviews for judges of the Constitutional Court. The first appointment, he said, would be made based on the Prime Minister’s advice.
Reiterating the constitutional framework, he reminded that the authority to appoint the Army Chief lies solely with the Prime Minister — a provision meant to ensure institutional balance and civilian oversight.
The advisor’s comments come amid ongoing debate over the 27th Amendment, which seeks to restructure judicial and executive powers while reinforcing constitutional norms across key state institutions.
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