Int’l Parliamentary Convention emphasizes on parliamentary supremacy, rule of law

The International Parliamentary Convention has called for greater cooperation amongst the world democracies to promote democratic values, constitutionalism and rule of law in their respective countries.

The outcome document adopted on the conclusion of a two-day international parliamentary convention in Islamabad on Thursday also emphasized on ensuring balance of the trichotomy of powers to promote peace, prosperity for secure sustainable and prosperous future for coming generations.

The document emphasized that parliamentary supremacy, rule of law and independence of judiciary as envisaged by the father of the nation Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and the constitution of the Pakistan as well as other constitutional democracies have to be respected for a just social and political order aimed at ensuring freedoms.

The participants of the convention reaffirmed to work together in unison to ensure well-being and protection of fundamental rights and prosperities of people as enshrine in the constitutions of their countries.

The document reiterated to unite a cross countries, cultures and faiths as well as taking forward knowledge of the wisdom, drawn from this Parliamentary convention and its inspirational theme, "My Constitution Guarantees of My Freedoms".

It also expressed participants desire to work together to strengthen their role of presentation, legislation and oversight as elected representatives of the people.

Source: Radio Pakistan

PM Shehbaz, PDM Chairman discuss political situation of country

Chairman Pakistan Democratic Movement Maulana Fazal Ur Rehman called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Thursday.

The prevailing political situation of the country came under discussion during the meeting.

They condemned the attacks on state institutions and damage to the public property due to the PTI protests across the country.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Constitution ensures provision of all freedoms to each citizen: NA Speaker

National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf says Constitution is a corner stone of collective and individual freedoms and it ensures provision of all freedoms to each citizen irrespective of caste creed and colour.

Addressing the concluding session of the International Parliamentary Convention in Islamabad on Thursday, he said dictators have always trampled constitution but people of Pakistan always stood against them and credit for continuity of democracy goes to them.

Later on, Speaker National Assembly and Foreign Minister of Pakistan also distributed prizes to winners of declamation contests which were organised across the country.

It is pertinent to mention that international constitutional convention culminated the month long celebration of golden jubilee celebration of constitution where launch of a Constitution App, the release of a Commemorative Coin by the State Bank of Pakistan and the issuance of 50 Rupee Commemorative Stamp was also issued. Besides, a collection of historic speeches made by prominent Parliamentarians on the floor of the house was also displayed.

A wall of unsung heroes of democracy was inaugurated by Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to commemorate the role, and the fight of people to preserve, further and restore democracy in Pakistan. Furthermore, a monument was also inaugurated at the Constitution Avenue to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Constitution.

The Old Assembly Hall at the State Bank building was declared as national heritage on the 10th of April convention. Exhibition of historic milestones, speeches and newspaper articles from Dawn and Jang Newspaper from 1973 were displayed at the Parliament of Pakistan.

Source: Radio Pakistan

President asks citizens to remain peaceful

President Dr. Arif Alvi strongly condemning the damage incurred to public properties by miscreants has appealed the citizens of the country to remain calm.

In a tweet on Thursday, he said the protest, though a constitutional right of every citizen, need to be made within the bounds of law.

Dr Arif Alvi said he was shocked and deeply disturbed over the current situation in the country.

The President mentioned that he has conveyed his concern to the political and military leadership and hopefully the situation will improve.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Govt committed to rid Pakistan of Polio: PM

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says the government is committed to rid Pakistan of Polio.

He expressed the resolve while talking to a delegation of Rotary Foundation led by head of International Polio Plus Committee Mike McGovern, which called on him in Islamabad on Thursday.

The Prime Minister lauded the services of Rotary International and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for eradicating polio from Pakistan.

Shehbaz Sharif said he will continue to make his personal efforts under his own supervision until Pakistan is purged of polio disease. He said the government is ensuring foolproof security of polio workers.

The Prime Minister welcomed the establishment of residential projects by Rotary International for the 2022 flood victims.

He directed the authorities concerned to formulate a comprehensive strategy for the upcoming anti-polio drive.

On this occasion, the Prime Minister was informed that Rotary International and other partners have allocated 1.5 million dollars for the anti-polio campaign during the current year.

The Prime Minister was further informed about the current status of polio campaigns in the country saying that a special anti-polio drive is being launched in South Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Khawaja Asif rules out possibility of martial law in country

Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said that there is no possibility of Martial law in the country.

Addressing a presser in Islamabad on Thursday, the Defence Minister expressed deep sorrow over the heavy damage of public property due to PTI protests in the country.

He said Imran Khan is wasting time of the nation. He termed the language used by PTI's leadership during protests, an attack on national security.

Responding to a question he said the whole nation saw saw what PTI leaders were telling their supporters.

Source: Radio Pakistan