ISLAMABAD: In a fiery speech in the National Assembly on Monday, leader of the government-allied Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party Mahmood Khan Achakzai vowed to defend democracy and the constitution of Pakistan against all odds.

“Those who do not believe in the supremacy of the constitution should set themselves aside from those who do. We will revolt against those who betray the constitution,” said the seasoned politician.

Achakzai urged leaders to unite and form ‘a front’ to safeguard democracy.

Speaking after Sartaj Aziz tabled a resolution against Israeli atrocities in Gaza, he said: “In many ways, our country has also turned into Gaza. There should be another resolution — a resolution promising that we will defend the constitution.”

“Betraying the constitution is akin to treason, and we will respect and defend it against all odds,” he said.