ISLAMABAD: The joint opposition bloc, Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Ayeen-Pakistan (TTAP), staged a protest march on Tuesday against the recently passed 27th Constitutional Amendment, moving from Parliament House to the Supreme Court in what leaders described as a symbolic struggle to defend the country’s Constitution.
TTAP chief Mahmood Khan Achakzai led the rally alongside Allama Raja Nasir Abbas, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, parliamentarians, lawyers, and party workers. The protesters gathered briefly outside the Supreme Court before dispersing. The alliance also declared that a nationwide “Black Day” would be observed to condemn what it called “ongoing constitutional violations.”
Speaking to reporters, Allama Abbas said the march highlighted their concern that “all avenues of justice have been closed” for citizens. “We walked from parliament to the Supreme Court to show how the doors to justice are being shut in Pakistan,” he remarked.
He said the consensus-driven Constitution had now been turned into a “contested document,” stressing that no legislation should violate its spirit. He further alleged that freedom of expression was being curtailed, adding: “People have been silenced, fundamental rights are being violated, and we will not remain quiet.”
Outlining the next phase of their campaign, Allama Abbas announced that “Black Day” would be observed nationwide on Friday, with participants wearing black armbands. He added that a national conference would soon be convened as part of the movement.
It bears mentioning that Parliament last week approved the 27th Constitutional Amendment with a two-thirds majority, altering aspects of the country’s judicial structure and military command.
