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The resolution was presented by member National Assembly Muhammad Khan Achakzai.
The resolution said that the house unanimously rejects the unconstitutional demands of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chief Dr Tahirul Qadri including the resignation of the Prime Minister Nawaz and the dissolution of the National Assembly.
Earlier, media had reported that Nawaz Sharif was expected to deliver a speech and take the National Assembly into confidence in his address about his government’s future plan of action regarding demands put forward by the PTI and PAT leadership.
The session was chaired by Speaker Ayaz Sadiq and foreign media representatives were also summoned by the government.
Achakzai condemned the use of derogatory language by certain political leaders.
Ijazul Haq while addressing the session said that the political parties protesting should consider holding dialogue within the constitutional parameters.
He said that the government has full support of the opposition and the NA comprising of 342 members could not be dismissed upon the orders of 38 people.
He added that first time in the history of Pakistan the political parties were unified against an issue.
The session was adjourned until 11am tomorrow.
Tens of thousands of the followers of PTI and PAT had laid siege to the parliament house overnight, asking the premier to tender his resignation.
Earlier, the premier called on President Mamnoon Hussain at the Aiwan-i-Sadr in Islamabad and took him into confidence on the prevailing political crisis.
The premier has recently visited twice the National Assembly in months due to heightening in political tension as marchers reached the federal capital to protest against his government.
Full text of resolution
This House rejects the unconstitutional demands from certain political parties for the resignation of the Prime Minister and the dissolution of the National Assembly and deplores the extremely derogatory, defamatory and inflammatory language used by leaders and members of these parties in their speeches.
This House resolves to uphold the supremacy of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the sovereignty of Parliament, which embodies the will and the mandate of the people of Pakistan, and the prevalence of the rule of law. It reiterates its resolve to ensure that the democratic system continues to function and flourish in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.
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Aug 21, 2014 12:59pm
i know the members of national assembly will say PM ...not to resign because it will be difficult for them to win under fair election comission.
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Aug 21, 2014 01:26pm
Sub mill kar sooch rahai hain ka agar corruption khatam ho gai aur emandar achay log aagay to inki rotion ka kia go ga
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Aug 21, 2014 01:26pm
One good aspect of this entire situation is that it has very brutally stripped naked many a so-called politicians Achackzai , Ejazulhaq and many more.
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Aug 21, 2014 01:27pm
The demands are not unconstitutional.
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Aug 21, 2014 01:31pm
Now this coward is coming to parliament...earlier he had no time from his personal business...
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Aug 21, 2014 01:33pm
@ash_insafians Salute to you Sir, for thinking it was birth right of PTI to achieve a landslide victory, and other politicians are just jokers.
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Aug 21, 2014 01:36pm
i don't think so. People appreciate what PML-N has done for the country and the same people also realise that Imran Khan has had a positive influence on the nation. But this is no way to conduct oneself, IK has lost all dignity and his choice of words has let him down. I hope the assemblies stay as they are and democracy reigns supreme.
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Aug 21, 2014 01:40pm
You see, here is the whole point. The entire assembly passed the resolution and rejected the demands of PTI and PAT. Its a nexus of common-interest politicians. This tells that these 342 legislatures are subservient to the Prime Minister and it is all being done in the name of 18 crore people. This is where the system goes wrong.
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Aug 21, 2014 01:53pm
IJaz ul Haq "He added that first time in the history of Pakistan the political parties were unified against an issue."
Yes status quo was in danger, so they all stand united....
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Aug 21, 2014 01:58pm
The gang has decided that they would stay united for their personal interests. I wish they had the same unity when it comes to serving the nation and helping the poor nation. But that would never happen because they only serve their own interests and with unity.
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Aug 21, 2014 02:04pm
@oBSERVER -- and IK , Shah Mehmood Querishi, Javed Haashmi, Asad Umer( the only so called civilised member in the flock) etc etc.
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Aug 21, 2014 02:06pm
The national assembly, Pakistan Bar Council and Supreme court bar association, all of them are united against terrorism of around 60 thousand people outside the parliament :-)
Not a good day for Qadri and Imran.
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Aug 21, 2014 02:09pm
How many resolutions have been passed against US drones strikes. Did it make any difference? No, that's why the same applies here. Most of these are corrupt members of NA thus don't have any authority. They just want to keep their seat knowing full well that they will not get elected in a fair & free election.
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Aug 21, 2014 02:18pm
@Assad Faiz
"People appreciate what PML-N has done for the country.." please name the country!
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Aug 21, 2014 02:24pm
Who will bear the huge cost (financial resources and damage due to political uncertainty) of re election?...PTI or PAT...??? Kindly bear in mind that governing a nations of 180 million people is different from playing a cricket match...But people like IK and TUQ cant understand this because theirs and their families' futures are safe and secure in Canada and UK.
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Aug 21, 2014 02:29pm
They have shown that they are "ONE" if Status quo or corrupt system are on stake, well done Imran Khan you are a Hero.
we need Allah's Help and the Almighty helps those who help themselves, go out ppl support IK, he is not out there for himself, he is there for our generations...
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Aug 21, 2014 02:35pm
So, the NA also puts the final nail in the coffin of Azad march after the verdict of the judiciary and clear instructions from the all powerful establishment. Imran and Qadri should now climb down from the high horses otherwise their positions will become untenable as the demands are totally unconstitutional and NS will never agree to resign as he has got the backing from the right circles.
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Aug 21, 2014 02:36pm
Its IK who made them unite. Whatever kind of people they are, you must give respect to others. You must be courteous in communication and you must be sensible in making decisions. You should not think, what I think is right and what others thing is always wrong, so you must be a good negotiator. Aggression might be good in sports (like cricket) but it could not be right in politics all the time, so you must have qualities to restraint. You should point out the matters rather than personalities. Because every person is being loved by someone and followed by someone. Unfortunately, IK does not realize all such things. Not only IK, the majority of his party's members and followers also not realize such things.
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Aug 21, 2014 02:39pm
Instead of engaging the political rivals in some serious discussion they are only trying to amuse the nation while telling it what is constitutional and what is not-----As constitution is the result of political act .........any amendment to enforce its continuity should not be avoided as a legitimate option keeping in view the spirit of constitution which demands protection of democracy not the continuance of outdated system which feeds on it.
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Aug 21, 2014 02:41pm
We are sure Pakistan will really become a free country, free from corrupt politician, free from Badshahat, free from illiteracy, free from class system. This country now is ready to change no one can stop this positive change. Imran Khan you are the hero and father of New Pakistan.
God Bless and protect You and Pakistan .
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Aug 21, 2014 02:42pm
Constitution and democracy means Rule of few elite class people and their heirs .
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Aug 21, 2014 02:43pm
I support PTI (voted for PTI last year), however, Imran has gone completely crazy not negotiating with PMLN. There is no need for re-elections, lets work on KPK & make it a model province & an example for the rest of us (Im in Lahore btw).
What Imran is doing is that he is aligning himself more alongside the Qadri movement than democratic one. Shame on Imran Khan & PTI.
I still want to believe in PTI & its democratic system, moving away from the dynasty that it the pathetic PMLN & PPP. But this is not the way. Very sad.
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Aug 21, 2014 02:45pm
Good political move to keep IK isolated.
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Aug 21, 2014 02:49pm
Irony, NA constituting major representatives from PML N, would vote against such resolution? Nah, not possible.
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Aug 21, 2014 02:50pm
All are vested interst group..see how they have been united when it hurts their status quo...this has to be changed...for good
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Aug 21, 2014 02:51pm
IK should come to the ground realities and understand that he is not the only one democratic in this country .He himself makes big statements that they had all resigned, so far no resignation has ben submitted. Imran Khan stay realistic and true to yourself, there are no short cuts even for you .
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Aug 21, 2014 02:54pm
Sad for our beloved country.
I went to see an Indian film Singham returns
The character of evil Pundit exploiting masses for personal gain is similar to
Mullah Qadri's character and the politician is little different from Imran Khan.
Their hateful oratory may fool some of the people but it may not create another havoc called anarchy.
Allah Bless Pakistan
Pakistan Zindabad
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Aug 21, 2014 02:58pm
@Talha democracy is in the favor of people. So it is a ground building to provide services for common man. Otherwise on the other side IK and TQ have wasted much of the public money by jamming country's business sector with their marches in Pakistan's capital.
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Aug 21, 2014 02:58pm
An illegal assembly has no mandate. Void at its inception.
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Aug 21, 2014 02:59pm
Both parties should have 2 settle there grievences amicaby.I think political renaissence and demecratic norms are taking roots.This march with almost 8 days r abt to pass with no violence is showing that gross democratic behaviour and culture is flourshing and Insha Allah if this matter is settled amicably,then it will redirect the political and democratic history of pakistan.
Pakistan paynda bad
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Aug 21, 2014 03:05pm
Ijaz-ul-haq quoted that that it is the first time in the history of Pakistan that the political parties were unified against an issue.
I would rather say that it is the first time in the history of Pakistan that these mercenaries have been threatened. The evil forces have combined against the good.
The movement will not end now till we have a new Pakistan.
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Aug 21, 2014 03:15pm
What else should be expected from parliament !!!! Anyone surprised??
They don't want to leave their seats cos this system favours all of them ....
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Aug 21, 2014 03:30pm
@A.T. Pakistani
"This tells that these 342 legislatures are subservient to the Prime Minister and it is all being done in the name of 18 crore people." Same is true for the 35 odd ones who submitted their resignations to IK (although they are not going to resign, at least until it is assured that there will be another election or selection under Army control). Also, note that a few thousand hooligans are holding 200 million Pakistanis hostage to their wishes. OK, elections were not fair in Punjab? What about Karachi? Are they completely fair there? Why PTI has not mentioned Karachi once? Will next elections be conducted by angels from heaven? What is your definition of angels from heaven?
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Aug 21, 2014 03:33pm
How much amount paid to these members for a day is never exposed. One can guess about the same apart from perk and privileges being availed by them. The net out of their working as on today is one resolution, and how it benefits the nation and the country is the result of prevailing so called democracy
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Aug 21, 2014 03:40pm
IK has made sure PM comes to the parliament. He only came twice in 14 months before the protests. And now he came twice in two days.
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Aug 21, 2014 03:59pm
@JS Pakistan Before calling IK father of whole nation, please let him recognize her daughter.
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Aug 21, 2014 04:03pm
This is not democracy Mr NS ,this is worse then Monarchy.
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Aug 21, 2014 04:16pm
Shameless. United for the first time against truth and the threat of insaaf. But one day there will be true insaaf, I wonder what their plan is for that time........Day of judgment. What excuses and cover up will work then?
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Aug 21, 2014 04:30pm
IK's candidates who won + who lost are super human beings, perhaps angels and are not from Pakistan. Include the marchers in it as well. Everybody else is dishonest and corrupt. Why have we not figured out that till now ...
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Aug 21, 2014 05:09pm
what an irony, when they see that status quo is in danger they forget about all their personal differences and come together to save their personal interest safeguarded by the status quo,. Try to flash back in recent past, all these parties come together in jati Umra, when TUQ set out for sit-in in Islamabad demanding electoral reforms and implementation of articles 62, 63 prior to 2013 election. Imran regretted latter not joining TUQ at time. Did did not develop consensus over 5 years on any national issue related to development and peace and security in the country, but all of a sudden around the table and came up with joint statement that they are united to safeguard democracy ( the system that bear fruit for them, their children and coming generations). Long live SHAM democracy
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Aug 21, 2014 05:14pm
What was the final vote tally on this resolution in the house?
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Aug 21, 2014 05:18pm
IK keep the pressure going. All Pakistani Americans are with you. You have taken a grave responsibility and it will be a tough journey. This is your only chance to save Pakistan. May. Allah help and protect you. Aameen.
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Aug 21, 2014 06:19pm
What a joke?
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Aug 21, 2014 07:19pm
""The premier has recently visited twice the National Assembly in months due to heightening in political tension as marchers reached the federal capital to protest against his government."" Otherwise he would not come to parliament for which he was elected..Shame on you nawaz...
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Aug 21, 2014 07:33pm
Tell the truth and shame the devil.
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Aug 21, 2014 07:33pm
Bravo. Way to go. Time for PTI cadres to throw out their leadership for taking them into this blind alley where neither the public nor the politicians are with them.
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Aug 21, 2014 07:34pm
@ash_insafians: This is naked truth.
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Aug 21, 2014 10:32pm
Which part is unconstitutional? Asking for a resignation or giving a resignation?
As far as I can see, neither!
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Aug 22, 2014 06:59am
@M. Siddique the score was in favour of the resolution: 11-0 (or 304 MNA's of 11 opposition parties v. 38 MNA's of PTI)!
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Aug 22, 2014 07:32am
To: Messrs. Imran Khan (PTI), Dr Qadri (PAT & PML-Q) & Co.
NA Resolution Result - Opposition Parties: 11 v. PTI: 1 (or 304 votes v. 38 votes)
Dawn Poll Result to-date - 65% (for) v. 35% (against); [Are you in favour for or against the PTI negotiating with the Govt.]
It's high-time to cut your losses and save dignity and respect, be reasonable, and negotiate effectively and constructively on all matters (except resignation of the PM and dissolution of the National Assembly, now deemed to be 'ultra vires' or 'illegal' by the law and the constitution) - which are negotiable and consolidate and strengthen our democracy - rather than behave like obstinate and grumpy-little children, and thereby cause further severe hardship & damage in terms of social, political & economic losses for the nation (as a whole) and esp. the immense suffering of those poverty-stricken ordinary folks (of 75m-80m living under $1.25 or Rs.125 per day, as per the UN & the World Bank, 12-18 months ago, and rising rapidly) unless pragmatism, better sense and wisdom prevails in both Camps and the Central Govt.!
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