Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday directed the immediate withdrawal of a proposed amendment in the 27th constitutional package that sought immunity for the office of the prime minister.
In a post on X, the prime minister said that, as a matter of principle, an elected leader must remain fully accountable—both before the courts and the people.
“On my return from Azerbaijan, I have learnt that some Senators belonging to our party have submitted an amendment regarding immunity for the Prime Minister. While I acknowledge their intent in good faith, the proposal was not part of the Cabinet-approved draft. I have instructed that it be withdrawn immediately,” he said in a post.
