ISLAMABAD: Approval of a constitutional amendment bill in the National Assembly requires a two-thirds majority of the total membership, equating to 224 out of 336 members, with each clause and schedule voted on separately. If the amendment affects provincial boundaries, the Provincial Assembly must also pass it with a similar majority.

According to Free and Fair Election Network, this requirement is designed to prevent majority-rule revisions of foundational law, ensuring that any constitutional change reflects broad parliamentary agreement. The separate voting on each clause prevents amendments from being passed without thorough examination by members.

For citizens, the requirement means that a government cannot change the Constitution with a simple majority alone, necessitating support from opposition or coalition parties for each constitutional change. The process allows public verification of whether the two-thirds threshold was met for each clause. The proceedings are governed by the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007, which have been amended 21 times, most recently on 22 October 2024.