National Assembly (NA) Speaker Ayaz Sadiq on Wednesday said continuity of democratic system was pivotal for strengthening institutions in the country, but expressed fear that he "does not see the [incumbent] assembly completing its tenure", DawnNews reported.
While talking to a private news channel, Sadiq said, “What’s happening now has never been witnessed before,” adding that everyone should give preference to national interests instead of focusing on personal benefits.
The NA speaker, however, dismissed any possibility of a martial law being imposed on the country, saying the current situation was "worse than the Musharraf regime but there is no chance of martial law".
He said all political parties except one wanted the government to complete its five-year constitutional term for the continuity of the democratic system.
"PPP is a mature political party and it has always wanted that the system should not be derailed," the NA speaker said, adding that the present government should be allowed to complete its constitutional term.
Sadiq said Pakistan was facing both internal as well as external challenges and there was a need to display unity to confront them.
He said people of the country were the real judge and they will review the performance of the PML-N government in the next general elections.
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"Pakistan was facing both internal as well as external challenges and there was a need to display unity to confront them." The nation fully agrees with the above statement, however, it does not mean that the politicians and others that are allegedly involved in crimes, like money laundering, corruption, tax evasion, etc., should be forgiven. They must be punished as per their proven crimes.
He is almost right.
Ayaz Sadiq at last seems to have realized the fact but that is too late now. He must also admit the failure is due because of the way PML-N conducted the state affairs, Nawaz' arrogance, and a total disregard of national interests, where making money was the PML-N's motto running Pakistan. The two parties, PPP and PML-N and their allies have shown how unfit we are to run the affairs of the country.
Internal issues are causing this problems. A Question for all? If an elected party in power and its politicians continue stealing national wealth in the form of kickbacks and contracts, should the public or other parties let them finish their term?
Mr. Speaker, it is not as simple as you say. That one party which does not want the government to compete its tenure sees it impossible to break through the web of deceipt that the PMLN has woven through its years of rule and the fact that the elections never can really be fair due to the monoply of the government and its blatant use of the state institutions to achieve victory in the elections is one clear reason on why even a genuinely deserving party in the opposition wants third party interference.
They will say anything to remain in power.
Yes, in the present political uncertainty, it is quite possible to have an early election. I firmly believe, there NO place for dishonest and corrupt politicians, and they should not be voted again.
100% agreed, wait till next election,stop personal war and save country economy
this government should announce election and follow the democratic process!
I hope Ayaz Sadiq's fears come true
Why is he so dejected. I dont think anybody is in a hurry to topple this government except Mt Khan
At least at this forum every body is against PP, PML - N, JUIs and JI. But no body seems to vote for new option which is PTI. Why?
Since I have been a child, I have been hearing about the country being under internal and external threats, so what is new? Every government says the same thing to scare people into submission and ends up delivering nothing for the citizens. The politicians want to save the rigged system in the name of democracy which serves them well but excludes the people from participation in governance. Pakistani version of democracy only helps selected families and professional politicians to take turns in robbing the wealth of the nation while restricting entry into politics for the rest of the citizens. If democracy was working and if the there was a government of the people and by the people, the priority would be on education, clean water, job creation as well as on affordable food and healthcare
IK had done the real damage.
Why Mr Sadiq Speaker does not understand that even if early election is held, which is a democratic system & is within a democratic sysem, which system he is afraid of derailment ? derailment of corruption, deceit & mis-management etc; ? This question is for all those who thinks that the present govt must be allowed to continue with loot corruption till they complete their term. Name one country which follows this kind of system ?
Pakistans external treats are understood but the internal thretas are from his own party bosses which i dont think he is sp timid to realise that.
@rustam very right.
Ayaz Sadiq said “everyone should give preference to national interests instead of focusing on personal benefits”. But Sadiq Sb, you are National Assembly Speaker, you do not accept the Supreme Court decision, you accept a disqualified PM as his leader. As the NA Speaker, you should not represent any party, but you represent only PMLN or Sharif Nawaz; isn’t for personal benefit?
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"Pakistan was facing both internal as well as external challenges and there was a need to display unity to confront them." The nation fully agrees with the above statement, however, it does not mean that the politicians and others that are allegedly involved in crimes, like money laundering, corruption, tax evasion, etc., should be forgiven. They must be punished as per their proven crimes.
He is almost right.
Ayaz Sadiq at last seems to have realized the fact but that is too late now. He must also admit the failure is due because of the way PML-N conducted the state affairs, Nawaz' arrogance, and a total disregard of national interests, where making money was the PML-N's motto running Pakistan. The two parties, PPP and PML-N and their allies have shown how unfit we are to run the affairs of the country.
Internal issues are causing this problems. A Question for all? If an elected party in power and its politicians continue stealing national wealth in the form of kickbacks and contracts, should the public or other parties let them finish their term?
Mr. Speaker, it is not as simple as you say. That one party which does not want the government to compete its tenure sees it impossible to break through the web of deceipt that the PMLN has woven through its years of rule and the fact that the elections never can really be fair due to the monoply of the government and its blatant use of the state institutions to achieve victory in the elections is one clear reason on why even a genuinely deserving party in the opposition wants third party interference.
They will say anything to remain in power.
Yes, in the present political uncertainty, it is quite possible to have an early election. I firmly believe, there NO place for dishonest and corrupt politicians, and they should not be voted again.
100% agreed, wait till next election,stop personal war and save country economy
this government should announce election and follow the democratic process!
I hope Ayaz Sadiq's fears come true
Why is he so dejected. I dont think anybody is in a hurry to topple this government except Mt Khan
At least at this forum every body is against PP, PML - N, JUIs and JI. But no body seems to vote for new option which is PTI. Why?
Since I have been a child, I have been hearing about the country being under internal and external threats, so what is new? Every government says the same thing to scare people into submission and ends up delivering nothing for the citizens. The politicians want to save the rigged system in the name of democracy which serves them well but excludes the people from participation in governance. Pakistani version of democracy only helps selected families and professional politicians to take turns in robbing the wealth of the nation while restricting entry into politics for the rest of the citizens. If democracy was working and if the there was a government of the people and by the people, the priority would be on education, clean water, job creation as well as on affordable food and healthcare
IK had done the real damage.
Why Mr Sadiq Speaker does not understand that even if early election is held, which is a democratic system & is within a democratic sysem, which system he is afraid of derailment ? derailment of corruption, deceit & mis-management etc; ? This question is for all those who thinks that the present govt must be allowed to continue with loot corruption till they complete their term. Name one country which follows this kind of system ?
Pakistans external treats are understood but the internal thretas are from his own party bosses which i dont think he is sp timid to realise that.
@rustam very right.
Ayaz Sadiq said “everyone should give preference to national interests instead of focusing on personal benefits”. But Sadiq Sb, you are National Assembly Speaker, you do not accept the Supreme Court decision, you accept a disqualified PM as his leader. As the NA Speaker, you should not represent any party, but you represent only PMLN or Sharif Nawaz; isn’t for personal benefit?