National interest
\nFarooq Sattar mentions JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman had some secondary disagreements but understood most issues
\n Islamabad
\nLeader of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Pakistan Farooq Sattar has stated that the party \u201ccould support\u201d a constitutional amendment if it serves a \u201cgreater national interest\u201d. Speaking to the media after an informal meeting at the Speaker\u2019s Chamber, Sattar acknowledged that such legislation is generally not favoured.
\nStill, he emphasised that \u201cif a constitutional amendment is necessary for the country\u2019s stability, it should be made.\u201d
\nSattar highlighted that the amendment includes reforms, outlining all relevant topics. \u201cWe will make a decision once we receive the detailed content,\u201d he added.
\nHe also mentioned that Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman had some secondary disagreements but understood most issues.
\nYesterday, the ruling coalition reached out to the JUI-F chief to seek his support for proposed constitutional amendments on Saturday night, according to sources.
\nThe move came as the government lacks a crucial eight votes for the amendments.
\nIt was also reported that a delegation from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) also arrived at Fazlur Rehman\u2019s residence with a similar goal but left without meeting him after seeing the government officials there.
\n\u201cThe country cannot move forward without resolving the constitutional and political crises. We believe stability is crucial for the nation\u2019s future,\u201d Sattar stressed.
\nDr. Farooq Sattar further urged the government to provide assurances that it will also address inflation and unemployment.
\n\u201cThere are thousands of unresolved cases. When will they be addressed?\u201d he questioned.
\nHe also called for necessary steps to resolve the economic crisis, noting that judicial decisions will not impact the government\u2019s two-thirds majority in parliament.
\nFollowing the Supreme Court\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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 \u201ccould support\u201d a constitutional amendment if it serves a \u201cgreater national interest\u201d. Speaking to the media after an informal meeting at […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":293137,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-431382","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n