What is the 18th amendment? Under the 18th amendment, the president no longer had the authority to dissolve parliament and impose an emergency rule on his own. The ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has called for a review to “fix” what it perceives as flaws in the 18th amendment, including restoring federal authority over legislation and finances. The opposition parties also condemned Imran Khan’s political catchphrase “Naya Pakistan.”Amid the coronavirus outbreak which gripped Pakistan, it has immensely delayed the politics of “quick fix” of the 18th amendment. As Ian Bremer writes, the Pakistani army has long had concerns over the 18th amendment.

Source: Dhaka Tribune July 06, 2020 14:48 UTC