Our constitution was drafted in 1973. But, due to marital laws, the amendments have been consistent. The 20th Amendment is the latest achievement of the government, they have managed to include a clause which takes away all the power from president to appoint interim PM or cabinet.
This is one of those rare moments when opposition and government are sitting on the same side of the table. Not only for the parties sitting in the parliament is this a good news, but also for those who despite not being in the parliament have stated that under the current president there can be no free and fair elections. This to me and many others is a good step for free and fair elections. It will not be wrong to give credit to PML(N) for bringing the amendment as they took a stance for it in the parliament.
As much as I appreciate this amendment, I am against amendments. Amendments mean that this constitution is not the perfect one so it requires a bit of working. If it is so, then why not draft a proper one?
MAJID TAMOOR
Lahore
