NewsApril 10 , 2017
Shahbaz for implementation of Constitution
LAHORE: Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said socio-economic progress and development in Pakistan is possible only if the Constitution is implemented in letter and spirit. The Constitution of 1973 ensures mutual respect, social justice, and equality to followers of different religions.He said the purpose to celebrate ‘Youm-e-Dastoor’ or the ‘Day of the Constitution’ is to pay tribute to founders of the Constitution and political workers.It was all due to the courage and determination of the creators of the Constitution that the nation got a federal, democratic and parliamentary Constitution and for this the services rendered by the then architects and parliamentarians are appreciable.
The people’s elected democratic leadership gifted this Constitution to the nation 44 years back. Certainly, the unanimous Constitution of 1973 is a landmark achievement of our parliamentary history.
Congratulating the nation on Pakistan’s ‘Youm-e-Dastoor’ or the ‘Day of the Constitution’, the chief minister said this Constitution guarantees democracy, equality, tolerance and personal freedom.
The Constitution of 1973 not only created unity among this nation but also introduced new dimensions of national and provincial autonomy. He said socio-economic progress and development in Pakistan is possible only if this Constitution is implemented in letter and spirit. This Constitution ensures mutual respect, social justice, and equality to followers of different religions.
He said the Constitution of 1973 is the custodian for setting up of Islamic society and basic human rights; provides an opportunity to different federating units to live in peace and tranquility and autonomously. The sanctity of the Constitution demands its implementation in true spirit. This day we have to reiterate the promise that we will maintain the supremacy of this Constitution.
The chief minister said our benefactors have played an important role in promoting Constitutional and political harmony and unity in the country. The Constitution of 1973 is the result of untiring efforts of our veteran politicians. Disregarding the political affinity of the people, our political leadership has made the dispersed nation united.
He said “we will have to solemnly pledge on this day that we would make progress by following the Constitution of Pakistan.”
The Punjab government reiterates its commitment to protect the rights of the people as well as providing services to them in line with the Constitution of Pakistan. He said that we would also reiterate this commitment to foil all such attempts aimed at damaging the democraticHalal moot today.
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