I am sure many would agree that Great Zardari, President of Pakistan, will agree to this request from Nawaz Sharif, and also restore the EX CJ as requested. Won’t he?
Sharif asks Zardari to repeal controversial prez powers
ISLAMABAD: Meeting for the first time in almost two months, Pakistan's main opposition PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif asked President Asif Ali Zardari to restore the deposed judges and repeal his controversial powers, including the authority to dissolve Parliament and dismiss Premier.
The former prime minister, during the last night meeting over a dinner hosted by his estranged ally Zardari, also assured the President of his cooperation in thwarting any attempt to destabilise Pakistan’s set-up.
Though there was no official word on the meeting, spokesmen for both the PML-N and the ruling PPP said the two leaders discussed the overall political situation.
Sources in the PML-N said Sharif reminded Zardari of his promise to repeal the President’s controversial powers under the 17th Constitutional amendment. Sharif also called for reinstatement of all judges deposed during last year’s emergency rule by former President Pervez Musharraf.
Zardari reportedly told Sharif he would “bow before the will of Parliament” on the issue of his powers and would accept “whatever decision Parliament took” in this regard.
The President invited Sharif for dinner after returning from an official visit to Saudi Arabia, creating an impression that he had done so on the insistence of the Saudi rulers who have very close relations with the Sharif family. The Saudi government had hosted Sharif’s family when he went into exile after being deposed by Musharraf in 1999.
Presidential spokesman Farhatullah Babar said the dinner meeting had no political agenda though the two leaders could have had “some talks on political subjects”. PML-N spokesman Ahsan Iqbal said Sharif had presented his party’s views on the prevailing political situation to Zardari.
Re: Nawaz Sharif asks Zardari to repeal controversial prez powers.
NS lost to this negotiation, he should have done that when his target president was in power, Zardari would have more than happy to curtail powers then!
now its all different game, who want to curtail its own powers??? since when NS started to think Zardari is sincere and fair leader? and he will listen to him very politely without any pressure or worry? only if he need some sifarish of NS to have some favours from KSA!!
**Pakistan Muslim League (N) leader Makhdoom Javed Hashmi has said that his party will table the bill about 17th amendment if the government fails to do so. **
Talking to media the PML-N leader said that his party wants the PPP rule should carry on, “We will support all the good steps of the government.”
Hashmi demanded restoration of judiciary and Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry.
He said if the government failed to table the parliament bill to revoke the 17th constitutional amendment, the PML-N will present the bill in the assembly.
looks like no one is listening to baichara Nawaz Sharif. Someone should tell NS that Pakistan is being run according to the constitution.
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Nawaz asks Zardari, Gilani to run govt as per constitution**
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has no objection to Asif Ali Zardari being president and Yousuf Raza Gilani being prime minister, PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif said on Monday. Talking to reporters after meeting the ambassadors of 23 countries, Nawaz said he would extend full co-operation if the government followed the ideology and constitution of Pakistan.
“We will extend full co-operation to the president and prime minister if they run the government according to the 1973 Constitution and ideology of Pakistan. “A dictator amended the constitution, but even after winning the elections of February 18th, it was not restored to its original position,” he said.
The PML-N chief said he would not withdraw his support to the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), but wanted to streamline the system. Nawaz said Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer was one of the people creating hurdles in the reinstatement of sacked judges and the repeal of the 17th Amendment. He said the 17th Amendment was still ‘hanging over’ parliament and the National Security Council still existed. Separately, while talking to reporters at Punjab House, Nawaz said the PPP-led government is pursuing the policies of former president General (r) Pervez Musharraf
Why don't PML(N) brings and amendment in the National Assembly. They have sizable presence in NA.
PML[N] barely has like 71 seats in a parliament of over 250 (direct election) seats.
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Lets bring it on. This will also revel the faces of the people who dont want to repeal the powers of president.
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Its not that hard to figure out. For the keepers, the PPP (ofcourse), MQM, ANP, JUI, and against it PML[N], PML[Q], JI (senate). Basically, whoever gets a say in the federal cabinet will vote for whatever Zardari wants.
^ so are you saying that if we go by democracy, NS should keep his mouth shut.
Unless you have comprehension issues, where did I say that? I am saying, what good would it do, for a party that is in the opposition and cannot even propose such an amendment, to bring this in the National Assembly? I hope you know why there is an opposition. Part of being in the opposition means you cannot propose amendments which require an overwhelming majority, which you do not have or else you wouldnt be sitting in the opposition. I hope you are aware of that. They can make demands, like they are doing so, but that's just about all they can do, which is a smart move, considering they have the next elections in sight.
Unless you have comprehension issues, where did I say that? I am saying, what good would it do, for a party that is in the opposition and cannot even propose such an amendment, to bring this in the National Assembly? I hope you know why there is an opposition. Part of being in the opposition means you cannot propose amendments which require an overwhelming majority, which you do not have or else you wouldn't be sitting in the opposition. I hope you are aware of that. They can make demands, like they are doing so, but that's just about all they can do, which is a smart move, considering they have the next elections in sight.
What I was saying that with so much overwhelming opposition to repeal of powers (as it described by you) isn't it only democratic to leave the powers as it is?
Do You (or NS) think PPP has 2/3rd majority to amend the constitution? BTW, as far as I know nothing in law stops opposition by presenting their bills and amendments other than of course the fear of failure. They can always bring the amendment in and try to convenes others to support it unless of course they are only trying to score points for next elections just like they did in no-question-asked in camera briefing!
What I was saying that with so much overwhelming opposition to repeal of powers (as it described by you) isn't it only democratic to leave the powers as it is?
Its not a matter of opposition. If you remember, back in 1997 this was taken off and even the 20 member strong PPP opposition supported the PML[N] to repeal these powers. Point being, the move comes from the party in power, not the opposition.
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Do You (or NS) think PPP has 2/3rd majority to amend the constitution? BTW, as far as I know nothing in law stops opposition by presenting their bills and amendments other than of course the fear of failure.
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Oh bhai merey, opposition is opposition, they DONT pass or propose bills! They can only make demands, as per their roles.
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They can always bring the amendment in and try to convenes others to support it unless of course they are only trying to score points for next elections just like they did in no-question-asked in camera briefing!
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If its the numbers you are interested in, the presidential polling a few months ago would be a good indicator as to who wants this amendment to stay.
The problem is, I know you are still bitter because of Mushy's demise. Forget that, and for once start appreciating what is right. Keeping the remnants of his dictatorship, like this amendment, for once are not the way to run this country.
