The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) today sharply opposed the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment, labeling it a “direct assault” on Pakistan’s federal structure and a conspiracy designed to erode provincial autonomy, while warning of “strong nationwide resistance” if the government attempts to pass it forcefully.

In a statement, PTI Karachi Information Secretary and Spokesperson Fauzia Siddiqui articulated that the proposed legislation aims to centralize authority, which she characterized as an attack on both the foundational framework of the Constitution and the rights of the provinces.

Siddiqui affirmed her party’s unwavering belief in constitutional supremacy and the rule of law, asserting that PTI would not tolerate any interference with the country”s parliamentary system. She positioned the party as the “true guardian of the people’s constitutional and democratic rights at every level.”

“Under the leadership of Imran Khan, the entire nation is standing firm against the prevailing unjust system. Imran Khan remains the nation’s last hope to steer the country out of the ongoing crisis,” she added.

The spokesperson cautioned that any move to push the amendment through would be met with significant public opposition, stating that the people of Karachi and Sindh have already dismissed the “unconstitutional and undemocratic” initiative.

Fauzia Siddiqui emphasized that PTI would utilize every available platform to defend the federal structure and provincial self-governance. “Loyalty to the Constitution is the only guarantee of Pakistan’s stability and survival. State institutions must respect the people’s mandate and operate within their constitutional limits,” she said.

Directing criticism at the ruling coalition, Siddiqui claimed the current administrations lack a genuine public mandate, alleging they were formed through the “manipulation of Form-47 results.” She remarked, “Governments imposed through deceit have no authority to decide the fate of the people of Pakistan.”

Siddiqui also took aim at the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), contending it no longer reflects the principles of its founder, who authored the 1973 Constitution. “The present Zardari-led PPP has torn apart the very Constitution Bhutto created,” she stated, urging the party to formally oppose the amendment on the floor of the Assembly instead of making ambiguous public statements.

Accusing both the PML-N and PPP of ruining the nation’s economy, Siddiqui concluded with a stark warning that fabricating a new political crisis amid a collapse of law and order would risk pushing Pakistan “towards becoming a banana republic.”