Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, on Sunday, instructed that the proposed constitutional amendment put forward by a few senators from the PML-N, regarding immunity for the Prime Minister, should be withdrawn immediately.

On X handle, the prime minister said that as a matter of principle, an elected prime minister must remain fully accountable, both before the court of law and the people.

“On my return from Azerbaijan, I have learnt 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 I have instructed that it be withdrawn immediately,” he said in a post.