Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Pakistan Protests Erupt Over 27th Constitutional Amendment
People in Pakistan, part of groups called PAT and ST, are very upset about a new change to their country's rulebook, called the 27th Constitutional Amendment.
They marched and said this change is like attacking their democracy and taking away people's rights.
They are also worried about big companies taking over farmland and water from their region.
They believe this new amendment is unfair and gives too much power to leaders, making them like kings with special protections forever.
Another group, TTAP, is also planning protests to bring the Constitution back to how it was.
The President has signed the amendment into law, but many people disagree with it.
Protests organized by Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) and Sindhiyani Tehreek (ST) against the 27th Amendment and other issues.
A march was led by PAT President Vasand Thari and other leaders from Jail Road to the local press club.
Thari accused rulers of distorting the Constitution, suspending fundamental rights, and enabling resource plunder via the 27th Amendment.
Protesters adopted resolutions denouncing lifetime immunity for the President and Field Marshal, calling it a constitutional dictatorship.
Opposition alliance TTAP pledged protests for the restoration of the Constitution and planned to observe a 'Black Day' on November 20th.
- Who
- Activists from Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) and its women wing Sindhiyani Tehreek (ST), and the opposition alliance TTAP.
- What
- Protesting against the 27th Constitutional Amendment, corporate farming, water projects, and resource exploitation. Opposition alliance pledges further protests.
- When
- Protests ongoing, march held Sunday, November 15th. Opposition alliance pledged protests on November 14th. Amendment signed November 13th.
- Where
- Islamabad, Pakistan
- Why
- To protest against changes to the Constitution, perceived suspension of rights, resource plunder, and lifetime immunity clauses in the amendment.
Protesters' Concerns
Government's Actions
27th Constitutional Amendment
Protesters' Concerns
Distorts the Constitution, suspends fundamental rights, subjugates the judiciary, and enables unchecked plunder of Sindh's resources. Grants lifetime immunity, creating a monarchy.
Government's Actions
Approved by both houses of Parliament and signed into law by the President, intended to strengthen governance.
Corporate Farming
Protesters' Concerns
A conspiracy to occupy lands of the oppressed, with millions of acres being handed over to firms.
Government's Actions
Not explicitly stated in the article, but generally presented as an economic development measure.
Water Projects and Resource Allocation
Protesters' Concerns
Projects like the six canals, Kalabagh Dam, and Bhasha Dam are part of a plan to forcibly acquire Sindh's water and resources.
Government's Actions
Not explicitly stated in the article, but generally presented as infrastructure and water management initiatives.
- Amendment Number
- 27th
- Protesting Parties
- Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT), Sindhiyani Tehreek (ST)
- Opposition Alliance
- Tehreek-i-Tahafuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP)
- Key Issues
- 27th Constitutional Amendment, corporate farming, water projects, resource exploitation
- Amendment Approval
- Signed by President Asif Ali Zardari on November 13th after parliamentary approval.
- Parliamentary Votes
- Passed by National Assembly on Nov 12th; passed by Senate, amended, and re-passed.
- Protest Date
- March held Sunday, November 15th.
- Black Day Observation
- Friday, November 20th