ISLAMABAD: Following the passage of the twenty sixth Modification Invoice, 2024, within the higher home of parliament, Senator Faisal Vawda castigated the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for its “double requirements”, saying that the previous ruling celebration supported the clauses, not the change within the structure.
“As opposition, they need to have voted in opposition to the modification invoice […] It was all carried out with PTI’s understanding [and] planning,” Vawda stated whereas chatting with journalists exterior Parliament Home.
He additional criticised the present PTI management for steering celebration founder Imran Khan into his current quandary, stating, “Had Imran Khan listened to me again then, he can be in a significantly better place at present, slightly than being in jail.”
“The verbal abuse they endured from Khan can be a part of historical past,” he added, expressing his willingness to fulfill the imprisoned former premier “if summoned.”
In the meantime, the Senator applauded the passage of the twenty sixth Constitutional Modification as a “historic achievement” and expressed satisfaction with the substantial variety of votes it garnered.
“The folks of Pakistan would now witness progress, prosperity and growth on account of the modification.”
He stated that with the passage of time, one other constitutional modification can be launched sooner or later for the sake of the nation.
The coalition authorities has lastly powered the disputed twenty sixth Constitutional Modification Invoice, 2024, by the Senate, capping the Chief Justice of Pakistan’s (CJP) tenure at three years.
The invoice was tabled hours after the federal cupboard authorized the draft amendments after hanging within the steadiness for weeks. The Home voted 65-4 to approve the twenty sixth Constitutional Modification Invoice with the required two-thirds majority.
Earlier than the Senate session, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan introduced that his celebration wouldn’t vote for the proposed constitutional modification within the parliament.
“The celebration will abstain from voting and current its stance whereas sitting within the parliament,” Barrister Gohar stated. He additionally lauded Maulana Fazl for his assist in opposing the constitutional bundle.
“Imran Khan will at all times have the ultimate say on celebration selections, so we take each directions from him,” the PTI chairman stated.
He famous that the PTI founder had instructed them to have “extra consultations since this laws is so critical”.
“On condition that we have now no time for additional consultations, and the way the invoice was processed and the way our parliamentarians have been harassed, the PTI can not vote for this invoice,” he introduced.
Moreover, he stated the celebration has “no objections” if Fazl votes on the invoice.