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| Pakistan Bar Council Urges Political Parties to Engage in Negotiations and Reject Exclusionary Practices |
Chairman of the Executive Committee, Hasan Raza Pasha, said that all political parties should negotiate together. Our forum is present for negotiations, and the attitude of excluding anyone from politics should be abandoned.
Hasan Raza Pasha further mentioned that the Supreme Court has issued an injunction on the Supreme Court Practice and Procedures Act, condemning the interference with Parliament's legislation.
Vice-Chairman of the Pakistan Bar Council, Harun Al-Rashid, stated that all the Bars agreed that the Parliament has full power to formulate the constitution.
The events of May 9 were strongly condemned during the recent Pakistan Bar Council meeting. The Chairman of the Executive Committee, Hasan Raza Pasha, expressed his view that it is imperative for all political parties to engage in negotiations. He emphasized that the council's forum is available for such discussions, highlighting the importance of abandoning the practice of excluding any party from political processes.
Furthermore, Hasan Raza Pasha denounced the recent injunction placed on the Supreme Court Practice and Procedures Act by the Supreme Court. He criticized the interference in Parliament's legislative authority, emphasizing the need for an independent and autonomous legislature.
The Vice-Chairman of the Pakistan Bar Council, Harun Al-Rashid, echoed the sentiments expressed by Pasha. He emphasized that all the Bars unanimously agreed on the Parliament's complete authority to shape the constitution. Al-Rashid reaffirmed the importance of upholding the Parliament's power in this regard, underscoring the significance of respecting the democratic processes and principles upon which the country is founded.
The Pakistan Bar Council's meeting served as a platform for legal professionals to voice their concerns regarding recent events, firmly asserting their commitment to safeguarding the democratic values and institutions of the nation. The council called for a united front in the face of challenges, emphasizing the need for constructive dialogue and inclusive political participation to ensure a prosperous and democratic Pakistan.
