Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received senators from the coalition partners and thanked them, as well as President Asif Ali Zardari, for their cooperation in the proposal of the 27th Constitutional Amendment and their “full support for this national thought”.
According to the state APPLICATIONThe Prime Minister hosted a dinner for senators, a development that came after the standing committees on law and justice in both houses of Parliament approved the proposed legislation today.
The amendment bill, which has been criticized especially for its clauses relating to changes in the judiciary and article 243 (command of the armed forces) of the Constitution, was presented yesterday in the Senate amid protests from the opposition. Prior to that, the Prime Minister had held several meetings with representatives of allied parties with the proposed legislation on the agenda.
According to the APPLICATION In his report, addressing his guests today, the Prime Minister said he was grateful to the heads of all allied parties and President Zardari.
“All allied parties fully supported this national thought,” the report stated. He further stated: “All of us made unified efforts to strengthen the federation, for the broader interests of the country, to increase harmony among the provinces and improve governance.”
The prime minister stated that all the “milestones” achieved by his government were the result of coordination with allied parties.
“Pakistan’s diplomatic successes are a reflection of harmony and unity among the allied parties. It is due to our unified efforts that Pakistan has achieved a great position,” he said.
He maintained that the country’s economic situation had been improving and Pakistan was now “moving in the right direction” due to political and economic stability.
He highlighted the need to work together for the country’s progress.
