Senate resolution asserts supremacy of Parliament
Resolution was introduced by Pakistan Peoples Party Senator Saeed Ghani
ISLAMABAD:
The Senate on Friday unanimously adopted a resolution favouring the supremacy of the constitution and Parliament, Express News reported.
The resolution was passed by Pakistan Peoples Party Senator Saeed Ghani.
On Thursday, the National Assembly voted down two key demands of anti-government protesters, namely Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s resignation and the dissolution of legislative assemblies.
The House admitted an adjournment motion to discuss the storming of the Parliament by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and Pakistan Awami Tehreek supporters on Thursday.
"Babar said it is unprecedented that protesters block the entrance of the Parliament," Pakistan Peoples Party Senator Farhatullah Babar said, opening the session.
Babar also had a few harsh words to say about the "abusive language" used by party leaders against the Parliament and elected representatives, referring to the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf.
“This onslaught on the parliament cannot be allowed and the house should take notice of the situation,” said Babar, adding “stick wielding people cannot be allowed to take political decisions on the roads”.
Muttahida Qaumi Movement Senator Tahir Hussain Mashadi emphasised that dialogue is the only democratic means to end the current political crisis.
Mashadi also appreciated the government’s "restraint". He said that while protesting is the democratic right of citizens, the sanctity of the Parliament should not be compromised.
Earlier on Thursday, Pakistan Awami Tehreek chairman Tahirul Qadri issued a statement to his supporters that no one should be allowed to go in or out of Parliament House. His supporters had blocked the front entrance to the parliament, making it inaccessible.
The Senate on Friday unanimously adopted a resolution favouring the supremacy of the constitution and Parliament, Express News reported.
The resolution was passed by Pakistan Peoples Party Senator Saeed Ghani.
On Thursday, the National Assembly voted down two key demands of anti-government protesters, namely Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s resignation and the dissolution of legislative assemblies.
The House admitted an adjournment motion to discuss the storming of the Parliament by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and Pakistan Awami Tehreek supporters on Thursday.
"Babar said it is unprecedented that protesters block the entrance of the Parliament," Pakistan Peoples Party Senator Farhatullah Babar said, opening the session.
Babar also had a few harsh words to say about the "abusive language" used by party leaders against the Parliament and elected representatives, referring to the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf.
“This onslaught on the parliament cannot be allowed and the house should take notice of the situation,” said Babar, adding “stick wielding people cannot be allowed to take political decisions on the roads”.
Muttahida Qaumi Movement Senator Tahir Hussain Mashadi emphasised that dialogue is the only democratic means to end the current political crisis.
Mashadi also appreciated the government’s "restraint". He said that while protesting is the democratic right of citizens, the sanctity of the Parliament should not be compromised.
Earlier on Thursday, Pakistan Awami Tehreek chairman Tahirul Qadri issued a statement to his supporters that no one should be allowed to go in or out of Parliament House. His supporters had blocked the front entrance to the parliament, making it inaccessible.