Parliament Session to be Held at 7 PM, Consultation Process in Progress: Ataullah Tarar

Ataullah Tarar emphasizes political consultation, consensus on constitutional amendments, and ongoing negotiations in Pakistan’s parliament session scheduled for 7 PM.

19 October 2024

Reporter: Tasawer Pro Min Maryam Orgazaib

Posted by: The largest English Digital News Network

Key Highlights from the Information Minister's Media Talk:

• The National Assembly session is scheduled for 7 PM, with political consultation continuing, Information Minister Ataullah Tarar shared.
• Efforts are being made to reach full consensus on constitutional amendments, he stated.
• "The involvement of all political parties in the consultation process is the beauty of democracy," Tarar noted.
• Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met with the Prime Minister and Maulana Fazlur Rehman, signaling ongoing discussions.
• PTI's delegation has also met with the founding chairman of PTI in Adiala Jail.
• Despite having sufficient numbers, we prioritized the consultative process, Tarar emphasized.
• "It is our responsibility to bring all political parties on board and discuss each clause thoroughly to reach a logical conclusion," said Tarar.
• Negotiations are progressing rapidly, with the aim to conclude today.

Further Comments by the Information Minister:

• Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also advocated moving forward only after full consensus, according to Tarar.
• "We are democratic-minded people; our effort is to build consensus among all political stakeholders," Tarar remarked.
• In democratic societies, the goal is to contribute towards consultation and consensus-building, he added.
• Referring to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Tarar mentioned that the police posting and transfer powers had been moved from the IG to the Chief Minister, intended for political gain.
• He accused certain political factions of attempting to control individuals politically and criticized their use of state resources against the federation.
• He also condemned threats made against the founding PTI chairman, suggesting these individuals prioritized their own agendas over the country.
• "For us, the country comes first, political leaders and parties come later," said Tarar.
• Any attack on a member of parliament will be met with state action, ensuring the state's authority remains intact, he added.
• "They want political face-saving by playing blame games," Tarar criticized.

Conclusion:

• While staying within the Constitution and the law, other options are available, Tarar noted.
• "But our leadership's vision is to build consensus," he said, moving forward with an open mind on constitutional amendments.
• Regarding judicial reforms, Tarar mentioned that if deemed necessary for national interest, they would explore legal options.
• He revealed that a woman from Karachi responsible for spreading a false rape news story on social media has been traced, and FIRs have been lodged against those involved in orchestrating recent student protests.

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