Former special assistant prime minister on Health Dr Zafar Mirza on Thursday criticized the dismissal of Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Qasim Suri of in no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan.
“Deputy Speaker steps created a feeling of fear in the masses, former SAPM said.
Ex-SAPM explained the open letter that over 100 prominent academics and civil society leaders, including Dr. Mirza, wrote a letter to the Chief Justice. of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial asks for no compromise made in definition of legitimacy of actions taken by Suri.
The constitution is an agreement between the state and people […] what will happen to the country if the constitution is violated highest level?” asked Dr. Mirza.
The Sun earlier today reserved its verdict on suo motu notification of suri rejection of in no-confidence movement after five consecutive days of discussion on business – and there is set announce decision today.
Meanwhile, Dr. Mirza, speaking on program, said whatever happens on April 3 in Lower house of in parliament did not have in line with Constitution.
Ex-SAPM called for such illegal decisions should be revoked. “If a civilian government also starts violating the Constitution, then he will open the door for [new evils],” he said.
“It’s time to bury the teaching of need once and for all.”
In a letter that more written by over 100 eminent academics and civil society leaders, they named former government actions of Russia as a serious threat to social solidarity and well-being of nation. It takes such responsibility should be fixed and exemplary retribution guaranteed to deter any future excesses.
Letter also demanded the creation of a judicial commission set up among acting judges of Supreme Court to review evidence of alleged foreign conspiracy to undermine the political process in the country.
However, he argued that due process could not be suspended and the fundamental right of parliamentarians vote must not be violated on the basis of unfounded accusations.
Signatories of letter includes senior teachers, vice-rectors, journalists and human rights activists.
Among them are such names as human rights activists Haris Khaliq, Karamat Ali, Khawar Mumtaz, Dr. Ammar Ali Jan, lawyer Salman Akram Raja, former SAPM on Health Zafar Mirza, HEC Chairman Dr. Tariq Banuri, journalists Najam Sethi, Aamir Guri and Mohsin Baig, educators and writers Dr. Ishtiak Ahmad, Salima Hashmi, Dr. Ayesha Razzak and General Talat Masood and many others.
The signatories emphasized the primacy of The constitution as a sacred contract between all sections of society and ultimate expression of collective will of in people.
He noted that unconditional and strict observance of the Constitution is the only way create and maintain a peaceful, civilized and prosperous society and avoid widespread lawlessness and anarchy.
The letter stated that decision The Supreme Court decides on the supremacy of Constitution shape destiny and path of in national Existence.
“Honor and well-being of our future generations lies only in upholding the Constitution and inclusive politics the embodiment of mutual acceptance of powers, level playing field and basic norms of decency,” it said. The signatories expressed the hope that his lordship’s unwavering commitment to constitutionalism and boundless passion for justice guide the nation through these troubled times.
