In this episode of Unraveled with Marvi Sirmed, we dissect Pakistan’s 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill — a sweeping proposal that threatens to reshape the state’s power structure, weaken the judiciary, and entrench military dominance in the Constitution itself. The amendment abolishes Article 184, strips the Supreme Court of Pakistan of its constitutional jurisdiction, creates a Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) above it, and abolishes the post of Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, replacing it with a constitutionally empowered Chief of Defence Forces — effectively the Army Chief. Marvi Sirmed offers a detailed, no-holds-barred analysis of how this bill: Dismantles judicial independence through transfer-or-retire clauses. Concentrates civil-military power in one unelected office. Weakens democratic governance, the separation of powers, and civilian supremacy. Erodes dissent, civil society, and free journalism, leading to poorer lawmaking and accountability. Is being pushed hurriedly by the military establishment to serve immediate institutional and individual interests. Drawing on the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan’s warning, this episode calls on Pakistan’s political parties to stand up for civilian authority before it’s too late. Key questions raised: Why is the Supreme Court being downgraded? Why does the Army Chief need lifetime constitutional immunity? Why is Parliament legislating under coercion and secrecy? And what happens to democracy when dissent dies? Watch till the end for a powerful closing appeal to Pakistan’s lawmakers — to remember their duty to the people, not to the establishment. Subscribe for more fearless journalism and deep analysis on democracy, rights, and regional politics.