ISLAMABAD:

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday ordered the withdrawal of a proposed clause in the 27th Constitutional Amendment that sought to grant immunity to the prime minister, stressing that an elected leader must remain “fully accountable”.

In a post on social media platform X, the premier said he had learned upon returning from Azerbaijan 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 I have instructed that it be withdrawn immediately,” the premier said.

“As a matter of principle, an elected prime minister must remain fully accountable, both before the court of law and the people.”

Law Minister Azam Naz

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