KARACHI, Nov 13 (NNI): Senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)
leader Khawaja Saad Rafique on Sunday said they would introduce
constitutional amendments, requiring a two-third majority, adding that
the proposal was the main point of focus with their talks with the
Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P).
“The point [under discussion] in dialogue with the MQM-P is that what
constitutional changes are to be brought, if [our] government is
formed,” he told a press conference held at the Karachi Press Club.
Saad made it clear that the removing anyone [minus formula] from
politics wasn’t part of their agenda. They had visited Pir Pagara – the
PML-F chief – and the JUI-F yesterday [Saturday] and would meet the
MQM-P leadership later in the day, he said.
It had been decided that the PML-N would contest the upcoming elections
jointly with the MQM-P and the JUI-F, he said, adding that talks were
under way with other political parties.
About the mode of electoral cooperation between the different political
allies, he said there would be seat adjustment and every party was going
to participate in the polls on its own election symbol.
He also regretted that Karachi had been ruined intentionally and was
ignored by every government. He said that the city has not received
attention for decades.
“Karachi and the local government system will be discussed in the
meeting. We will also have a discussion on how to make local governments
effective,” he said, lamenting that the city was “ruined” under a
“well-thought-out plan.”
“We will try out best to run together the country as per constitution,”
the seasoned politician said while talking about the future course of
action after the much-awaited polls.
Speaking on the occasion, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, who is also a member of the
visiting PML-N team, said that the timing of former prime minister
Shehbaz Sharif’s arrival in Karachi would be decided after their ongoing
visit.
Ayaz Sadiq said the PML-N has had good relations with all parties. “We
will meet the parties with whom we can have a political coalition.”
He said that the PML-N supremo will visit Balochistan on November 14 for
election campaigning.
“Just like we established peace in Karachi, we will also ensure it in
Balochistan. On the occasion of his visit, some people will join the
PML-N,” the PML-N leader said, hinting at his party’s coalitions in the
western province.
Commenting on opposing statements coming from different political
parties, such as the PPP, Rafique said: “Politicians talk when the
election is near. Ours do it too.”
The former minister insisted that no single party or institution can
improve the country. “The Charter of Democracy should go beyond two
parties and include all parties. There should now be a Charter of
Economy.” NNI
