KARACHI– Asif Ali Zardari, the president of the People’s Party Parliamentarians (PPPP), discussed the significance of the 18th constitutional amendment and the return of the 1973 constitution to its original form on Sunday. Mr. Zardari emphasized the significance of granting the parliament the power to decide on the future of the country. Speaking on the occasion of the 1973 Constitution’s golden anniversary, Mr. Zardari congratulated the country and reaffirmed the PPP’s commitment to uphold the constitution no matter what.
He praised the constitution as a collective gift from the nation’s leader, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto.Mr Zardari also paid tribute to the heroes who sacrificed their lives for the restoration of the constitution.Mr Zardari recognized the efforts of PPP supporters or Jiyalas, who showed the way through their sacrifices during the dictatorship.He paid tribute to all the political workers who made sacrifices and praised ‘Bhutto’s Ganj Shaheedan’ in Garhi Khuda Baksh as a beacon light for the democrats.Mr Zardari emphasized that the restoration of the 1973 Constitution in its original form was the main goal of Ms. Benazir Bhutto Shaheed’s life.Mr Zardari’s comments came amidst ongoing political and judicial crises in the country.The restoration of the 1973 constitution in its original form is considered a significant achievement in Pakistan’s political history.
Meanwhile, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, Faisal Karim Kundi Sunday lashed out that the nation was suffering due to the PTI’s failed policies and PPP is the only major political force in the country, which can steer the country out of difficult times.
Talking to media, he asked PTI’s chairman Imran Khan to stop double standards, as the nation is suffering the consequences of his shortcomings, adding, the government and opposition should sit together and think about how to direct the country towards prosperity and development.
Keeping in view the current situation in the country, we cannot afford separate elections in the country, he said, adding, such elections will result in a heavy burden on the economy of the country.
It is the time that every political party must have to analyze itself as everyone knows what is right and what is wrong, he mentioned.
In reply to a question, he said that it is the moral responsibility of President Dr. Arif Alvi to sign the Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Act, 2023, so that the country can get rid of the constitutional and political crises.
“President Alvi returning the Supreme Court Bill duly passed by Parliament is most unfortunate and he tried to challenge the powers of parliament which will not be acceptable”, he criticized.
