National interest
Farooq Sattar mentions JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman had some secondary disagreements but understood most issues
Islamabad
Leader of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Pakistan Farooq Sattar has stated that the party “could support” a constitutional amendment if it serves a “greater national interest”. Speaking to the media after an informal meeting at the Speaker’s Chamber, Sattar acknowledged that such legislation is generally not favoured.
Still, he emphasised that “if a constitutional amendment is necessary for the country’s stability, it should be made.”
Sattar highlighted that the amendment includes reforms, outlining all relevant topics. “We will make a decision once we receive the detailed content,” he added.
He also mentioned that Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman had some secondary disagreements but understood most issues.
Yesterday, the ruling coalition reached out to the JUI-F chief to seek his support for proposed constitutional amendments on Saturday night, according to sources.
The move came as the government lacks a crucial eight votes for the amendments.
It was also reported that a delegation from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) also arrived at Fazlur Rehman’s residence with a similar goal but left without meeting him after seeing the government officials there.
“The country cannot move forward without resolving the constitutional and political crises. We believe stability is crucial for the nation’s future,” Sattar stressed.
Dr. Farooq Sattar further urged the government to provide assurances that it will also address inflation and unemployment.
“There are thousands of unresolved cases. When will they be addressed?” he questioned.
He also called for necessary steps to resolve the economic crisis, noting that judicial decisions will not impact the government’s two-thirds majority in parliament.
Following the Supreme Court’s clarification on the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) application regarding the implementation of the July 12 order in the reserved seats case, the fate of the proposed constitutional amendment remains uncertain, as it may be struck down by the apex court due to several legal defects.
