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Saturday, January 14, 2012
Resolution tabled in National Assembly in favour of democracyGovernment seeks parliament’s support
* Resolution says state institutions must function within limits imposed by constitution
* Voting on resolution will be held on 16th
By Ijaz Kakakhel
ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday submitted a resolution in the National Assembly, seeking support of parliament in the prevailing political situation.
Awami National Party (ANP) chief Asfandyar Wali Khan submitted the resolution, which called parliament people’s representative that came into being because of their sacrifices.
Speaker Fehmida Mirza suspended the rules of business and allowed Asfandyar to move the resolution, which would be voted on Monday. The resolution stated, “This house reiterates the belief of the democratic forces that the future of Pakistan and well-being of its people lies in the continuation and strengthening of democratic institutions and constitutionalism for the resolution of national issues... strengthening of the federation and empowering the people of Pakistan.”
The resolution said the House believes that for the furtherance of democracy and democratic institutions the basic constitutional principle of trichotomy of powers must be fully respected and adhered to and all state institutions must strictly function within the limits imposed on them by the Constitution.
“This House endorses and supports the efforts made by the political leadership for strengthening democracy and reposes full confidence and trust in them.”
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk