Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar asserted that no institution has the authority to rewrite the Constitution.
Speaking at a meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs, chaired by Rana Aradat Sharif, the minister expressed strong support for the proposed amendments to the Elections Act 2017.
“We cannot allow any institution to rewrite the Constitution. Courts interpret the law, but they do not have the authority to change it,” said Tarar.
He highlighted the requirement for elected members to join a political party within three days and noted that once a party is joined, it becomes irrevocable.
In contrast, members supported by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) opposed the bill.
Shahida Akhtar Ali emphasized the need to work for the supremacy of the constitution and law.
“We take oaths to legislate for the public good. It would have been better to introduce legislation against IPPs. The Election Commission has always been caught in the middle,” she remarked.
The committee’s discussions reflected concerns over the amendments’ potential consequences, calling for thorough examination and government transparency in legislative changes.
