— Senator Babar says parliament should move forward
All political parties should express political wisdom for supremacy of the parliament as per constitution and shun petty differences to empower the democracy.
This was main crux of debate on Thursday made by senators following a motion under Rule 218 about way forward-role of the parliament in present political situation sponsored jointly by lawmakers of various parties.
Senator Farhatullah Babar said that there was need for collective wisdom to avoid political instability. The parliament should move forward and accountability of all including politicians, establishment and judges taking oath under Provisional Constitution Order (PCO) should be ensured.
Senator Sehar Kamran said that there was need to follow the constitution and move forward through compliance of state law by all. Senator Abul Qayyum said that the parliament was the supreme institution and had the authority for oversight of executives and all other institutions.
It was very unfortunate that there was political polarization and even media was polarized, he observed, adding that there was need to shun differences to empower the parliament. He suggested convening joint meeting of the Business Advisory Committee of the Senate and the National Assembly for setting the priorities for empowering the parliament.
Senator Tahir Hussain Mashhaid said that executive of the country should be beacon of light and Parliament should be strengthened to strengthen Pakistan. “Our party stands with democracy at this critical stage as it is the only way to steer country out of challenges,” PkMAP lawmaker told the House.
Senator Karim Ahmed Khawaja said a cautious approach was needed to run the democracy and will of people should be honoured by acknowledging their political decision. Senator Mian Muhammad Ateeq Shaikh said that weakness in the political system could be addressed by empowering parliament and protecting the rights of ordinary people.
He said there had been NROs in the past and anti-democratic forces were welcomed. “If we are united, nothing can happen to us,” he maintained.
Kindly point out only one person of wisdom and guidance who is also reliable. This is a genuine request and not an aspersion on anyone.
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