Pakistan has firmly rejected the recent statement by United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, concerning the 27th Constitutional Amendment, terming it baseless and misleading.
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed deep concern over the UN official’s comments, emphasizing that, like other parliamentary democracies, Pakistan’s constitution grants the exclusive authority to amend laws and constitutional provisions to its elected representatives.
The spokesperson underlined that democracy and democratic processes form the foundation of citizens’ political and civil rights. All constitutional amendments passed by the Parliament, including the 27th Amendment, fully comply with established procedures and legal requirements.
Highlighting Pakistan’s commitment to human rights, the spokesperson said, “The country remains steadfast in promoting and protecting human dignity, fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law. The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan clearly safeguards these rights and freedoms.”
While affirming respect for the UN High Commissioner’s role, the spokesperson regretted that the statement did not reflect Pakistan’s position or the ground realities. Pakistan urged the UN to respect the autonomous decisions of its Parliament and called on the High Commissioner to refrain from issuing statements that reflect political bias or misinformation.
