Marx said that history repeated, i.e. first time like a tragedy second time is like a farce. But what about the third time? Or fourth? Or twentieth? Do tragic and farcical elements alternate, or do they merge into permanently darker but equal hues? of pathos and stupidity?
Considering events of this past Sunday my bet on last. But let us first study the facts.
August 17, 2018 Imran Khan was elected how prime minister of Pakistan 176 members of National Assembly, of seven of whose members were from the Mohajir Qaumi Movement of Pakistan (MQM-P) and five from the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP).
On March 8, 2022, the opposition filed a petition for but vote of no-confidence signed with the required number of MNA.
March 27, 2022 four members of BAT announced that they will vote against Prime Minister Imran Khan.
March 29, 2022 MQM-P announced no more supporting Prime Minister Imran Khan, but instead to be supporting in vote of no-confidence. announcement was significant because it made the discussion in connection with Article 63A regarding whether votes of deserted PTI members could be counted in attitude to vote of No confidence. Instead, how of date of of MQM-P announcement Prime Minister Imran Khan clearly didn’t like it anymore confidence of majority of parliament.
April 3, 2022 petition for but vote of no-confidence should have been taken up National Assembly. Before voting on the proposal, the newly appointed federal minister for rose law on dot of order and argued that the application was unlawful because it was carried out at the direction of of foreigner power. Immediately thereafter, the Deputy Speaker presiding over proceedings, Mr. Kasim Suri, held that the application was indeed illegal. And when the opposition loitered in angry confusion, the nation was informed that Prime Minister Imran Khan had advised the President dissolve National Assembly and that the President was happy to approve the summary for such a dissolution.
Like all disputes of great Import, this too was raked up on the doorstep of the Supreme Court. Chief Justice Bandial has taken note of the suo motu notice and is holding a hearing on on a daily basis.
For now, there are two questions to consider. Is the vice-speaker’s decision correct? And if not, does the Supreme Court have the power option to intervene?
The Deputy Speaker’s detailed ruling states the following: (1) that the letter sent by the Pakistani Ambassador, as well as the letter information on condition in briefing in parliamentary committee on National Security showed that “there was a link between no-confidence motion against The Prime Minister and Foreign Intervention”; and (2) these facts required “thorough investigation in the appropriate forum” because otherwise danger was that the sovereignty of Pakistan would be irrevocably compromised.
This argument is not sustainable for several reasons, both of fact as well as of law.
IN terms of facts, the only evidence mentioned by the learned vice speaker in his decision for this serious allegation is a letter dated March 7, 2022, allegedly sent by the Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States regarding its discussion with Donald Lu, US Assistant Secretary of condition for South and Central Asia. I use the word “allegedly” because the letter had not yet been made public, and as of now there are allegations that its content has been misrepresented by PTI. government.
As for the content of the letter was publicly described, at most it was alleged that the Pakistani ambassador was told that if Imran Khan remained prime minister, it would have dire consequences. for Pakistan. There are no charges in a letter in which Mr. Lu confessed responsible for in vote of no-confidence. The scientific conclusion of the vice speaker that the movement for but vote of no-confidence was under orders of foreigner power therefore founded on exactly zero certificate. Even assuming that the US want Imran Khan removed as the PM, and that this desire is shared by a united opposition, correlation is not causation.
Vice speaker’s decision away more somehow worried of law. Participant of parliament who valid on covenant of foreigner power would be guilty of treason, or more prosaically, of acting “in in a manner prejudicial to the sovereignty, integrity or security of Pakistan.” In accordance with section 63A, a person who valid in such a method is subject to disqualification, but, and here’s the trick, if and only if “he was convicted by the court.” of competent jurisdiction.”
Preventing members of opposition to the vote, the vice speaker acted illegally because there is still no court decision of competent court, stating that each member of the opposition was to blame of treason
The same principle applies at the level of political parties. political party which is working in integrity damaging method of Pakistan could be declared illegal by federal government government. However, in accordance with Article 17 of constitution, federal government you need to provide a link to it effect directly to the Supreme Court. To date, no such information has been received. Thus, the vice speaker’s decision also illegal because it usurps role of federal government and the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
Yes good reason why does the constitution reserve such judgments for courts and does not leave them at the mercy of partisan politicians. If all opposition can be disenfranchised today on the foundation of one male suspicions of betrayal, then tomorrow the entire opposition may be disenfranchised on the foundation of various suspicions. No parliamentary system can work in such a manner.
The argument that section 69 prevents the Supreme Court from overturning the vice speaker’s decision is equally weak. Article 69 is expressly limited to “violations of procedure.” Disenfranchisement of all opposition on the foundation of unconfirmed allegations are not a “violation of procedure.” This is a parody. In any event, there are several decisions that say that the courts can intervene on significant grounds.
Pakistan is being tortured history of slowly moving to democracy. Everytime step of in the way, we heard the experts say that our people too stupid to trust with real powerthat democracy is no good for a genius of our people and what left themselves, bloody civilians will invariably make hashish of government. As always, people flawless. These are their leaders – and in this case, especially Imran Khan — who have proven themselves worthless for democracy.
Our parliamentary system is not the president system. Basic unit of our democracy is not the voter, but each of them elected representatives. it’s theoretical possible what MNA can commit treason But casually accuse almost 200 parliamentarians of treason on the foundation of unverified letter containing impression of a month ago conversation to hold all parliamentarians in contempt. I understand that Mr. Suri took this step to please prime minister. But Mr Khan is no higher system. To the extent that he enjoys our respect as prime the minister thinks that office by virtue of of in votes of he now calls the same parliamentarians traitors.
