Articles 62, 63: ‘Talks on amendments soon’

KARACHI: The ruling PML-N has decided to initiate talks with opposition parties regarding possible amendments to articles 62 and 63 of the Constitution. The PM will soon convene a meeting of the parliamentary leadership so that a committee can table an agreeable constitutional amendment, sources told Express.

PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi will lead these talks. In case of any opposition, the ruling party may try to use a joint session of parliament to muster more support for a future proposed amendment.



PML-N sources said that former PM Nawaz Sharif is in constant consultation with senior party leaders on the situation.

PML-N’s leadership has also decided to give Maryam Nawaz an important position such as president of the PML-N women’s wing, though other options may also be investigated. Sources said the party leadership will make all of these announcements after Sharif returns to Pakistan. Sources added that the PML-N leadership has decided to build bridges with the PPP and Khursheed Shah will be approached to try and get the PPP on board for important decisions.