Political Leaders Comment on Speculation Around 18th Amendment
Senior political figures have commented on speculation regarding potential changes to Pakistan’s 18th Constitutional Amendment. Defense Minister Khawaja Asif stated that the matter has not been discussed in the federal cabinet. Meanwhile, JUI-F chief Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman warned that his party would not accept any proposal that “uproots the system,” even though he noted that a formal bill has not yet been presented.
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Updated: 12:05 AM PKT — May 19, 2026
PTI leaders Salman Akram Raja and Asad Qaiser voiced opposition to a rumored 28th Amendment, specifically rejecting any rollback of provincial autonomy or an increase in the voting age from 18. Separately, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif addressed cross-border attacks from Afghanistan, stating that Pakistan retains the right to respond.
