Pakistan's Federal Cabinet Approves 26th Constitutional Amendment

The federal Cabinet of Pakistan approved the 26th constitutional amendment draft during a meeting led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. This meeting involved crucial discussions with President Asif Ali Zardari and addressed responses from key political leaders. The amendment aims to advance public welfare and promote national stability.

In a significant political development, the federal Cabinet of Pakistan approved the draft of the 26th constitutional amendment on Sunday. The meeting was headed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and held after important discussions with President Asif Ali Zardari, according to reports from ARY News.

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam's leader, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, made his position known to the cabinet members. Attorney General and Federal Minister of Law, Azam Nazir Tarar, presented the amendment proposal, sparking a dialogue on potential revisions during the session.

The draft's approval came following detailed deliberations on implementing the amendment package. Citing insider sources, ARY News revealed the ruling coalition's firm commitment to passing the constitutional change on the same day. Prime Minister Sharif emphasized the move as a vital step towards public welfare and praised it as a landmark in achieving constitutional stability.

(With inputs from agencies.)