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The resolution, tabled by Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N), stated that democracy will be safeguarded in accordance with the vision of Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah.
The resolution said that country's defence and development are linked with democracy.
It said the parliament is working for the constitution, rule of law and the democracy and will continue to do so.
Earlier during the day, Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMap) chairman Mehmood Khan Achakzai said the federation would not be able to survive if the Constitution and the Parliament were tampered with.
Achakzai said that he will stand against those who try to subvert the constitution.
“I will completely support those who believe in the constitution, supremacy of parliament and democratic system,” he added.
He said that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif learnt from his experience that there will be no compromise on the constitution, parliament, democracy and rule of law.
The PkMap chief said that Imran Khan and Tahirul Qadri may come to Islamabad and talk about their demands but they should not ‘set a tradition to harm the democratic system through protest and rallies’.
“I declare an open war against those who will try to harm the parliament, constitution and the democracy,” he said.
Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, Sheikh Aftab Ahmed said that the government will not allow anyone to derail democracy.
He urged Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan to use the forum of Parliament to resolve the issues.
Aftab said that Prime Minister also offered Imran Khan to sit together for resolving the issues.
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) MNA Abdul Rashid Godil said that the attention is not being paid to solve the problems of the people. He said Local Bodies Elections should be held for resolving the problems of the people at their doorsteps.
PTI MNA Murad Saeed said that it is the constitutional right of the PTI to hold protests against the rigging in the general elections of May 2013.
He added that the federal government would be held responsible if democracy was derailed.
Saeed also said that the demand of mid-term election is not against the constitution.
Minister for States and Frontier Regions (Safron) Abdul Qadir Baloch said that the government believes in peace and does not want to use force against the protesters.
“The PAT Chief should not put the lives of children and women in danger for the sake of the adventurers,” he requested.
He said that the executive has no power to take action on complaints of the PTI Chief regarding the verification of the votes in four constituencies.
“The PTI should lay a bill in the house to give such powers to the executive,” he added.
PML-N MNA Marvi Memon said that the PTI and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) have started war against parliament and democracy and are spreading anarchy in the country.
She said general election of 2013 was better than previous elections as was recognised by the international organisations.
Memon said that the PTI members are saying that the present members of the different political parties have a fake mandate.
“Why are the PTI members not ready to resign from the National Assembly,” she questioned.
The development comes as Islamabad braces for protest marches led by PTI chief Imran Khan and Pakistan Awami tehreek (PAT) chief Tahirul Qadri who have vowed to topple the government of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
The two plan to march on August 14, when Pakistan celebrates Independence Day, accompanied by thousands of supporters in an anti-government rally protesting alleged rigging during last year's general election.
It is pertinent to mention here that the PML-N came into power, following its victory during the 2013 general elections marred by rigging allegations, which was the first democratic transition of power in the country.
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How can PMLN move a resolution against its own dictatorship rule ?
Democracy cannot be protected through resolutions Democracy can only be protected by adopting democratic norms this Government and previous Government has unconstitutionally encroached upon the right of masses by not allowing them to form their local governments despite repeated calls from Superior Judiciary
is this democracy to stop people from going to work from home. well to save your version of democracy you will go to any length then sorry i dont want that democracy.secondly i was thinking today that you have this much power to restrict people then why not use such power to stop corruption and implementation of law.
and they think that passing mere resolution would save them. Only good governance can save them but then who cares about it when they are in the assemblies to recover their investments with profits in the elections.
their is no parliament no democracy,parliament is a mere plateform worst then handicapped OIC,all these nawaz zardariz are afraid of the across the board accountability which imran will initiate when in power,these resolutions of parliment are personal interests in the garb of democracy.
Is rigging an election part of the democratic safeguard? IK is not asking to topple the government. He is asking for a free and fair (that means rigging-free) election backed by a reformed electoral machinery that is not open to manipulation by unscrupulous elements.
By trying to block genuine protests it is NS and cohorts who are endangering democracy.
PTI is on its way to derail the democratic system , there is no difference between Imran and Qadri
Why is PAT bundled with PTI by the media. PAT has only decided to march after they were locked out of Lahore MTownship by the incumbent sleazy outfit of NS thugs &Co.
In which democracy 15 people are shot at and killed wile 82 are wounded of bullet injuries?
". . .to save guard democracy." mean to safeguard his rule.
Ahsan yaar, there are 14 shot and killed by police in Model Town and there is not even a registered case. What democracy you are talking about? What your government is doing in Punjab and Islamabad is not in the realm of democracy. You used to be a man of integrity during the U.E.T days. I guess there is a price for everything!
Though the nation has not tasted the true benefits of the democracy so far, still, it is eminent that the current democratic government is turning every stone upside down to bringing the prosperity underpinned initiatives in addressing the dire issue of terrorism and the worrying issue of economic growth. The movement of opposition party by launching long-march through misguiding and misleading promises of bringing true democracy in Pakistan, stands tantamount to derailing the legal and effectual process of electing public representative through arguably reliable electoral procedures implemented during the last elections, deemed as the most transparent elections in the history of Pakistan. PTI has the right to carrying out rallies, processions and demonstrating street power to strengthening the democratic system by pinpointing the flaws and faults, instead trying to topple the government.
What is democracy; it
Dear Government, punish them all we don't want these hooligans to take our country to gutters.
All these corrupt politicians are pleading for status quo. Because it serves them. They are having blast with the current system and common people in general are living in misery and trying to survive day to day. Same old faces and the results. Democracy is there to benefit common people and if it does opposite then it should be overhauled and that's what we need!
@Pir Dilawar Which democracy you are talking about ? family business is not democracy please first read the definition of democracy then speak
@M.M.Sherazi I must appreciate your oratory but your assertion that "the last elections, deemed as the most transparent elections in the history of Pakistan" is beyond the comprehension because every party who participated in the elections including ruling party yelling at the height of their voices that the elections were badly rigged
Unfortunatly nation is devided they have no trust in the ruling elite nor they want an unconstitutional change which will increase uncertinity and chaos, it is not going to change anything at all, if present goverment is forced out consequences will be horrible and negotions is the only way out. But rule of law free and fair election and a democracy which changes common man life to a better should be the minimum goal.