Political disputes should not undermine parliament, says Khawaja Asif
Key takeaways
- He noted that despite legal and political challenges, these leaders chose constitutional and legal forums to pursue their grievances rather than disrupting democratic institutions.
- “Institutions and the country are more important than individuals.
- Khawaja Asif said political parties have every right to seek relief for their leaders through legal and political channels, but they should not obstruct parliamentary business or weaken democratic institutions.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Thursday urged all political parties to uphold the sanctity of Parliament and ensure the smooth functioning of democratic institutions, stressing that political disputes should not be allowed to weaken the legislature.
Speaking in the National Assembly, he said leaders of major political parties, including the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), had faced imprisonment and political hardships in the past but never compromised on the dignity of Parliament.
He noted that despite legal and political challenges, these leaders chose constitutional and legal forums to pursue their grievances rather than disrupting democratic institutions.