NA passes resolution rejecting PTI, PAT's 'unconstitutional demands'
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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.