Summary Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif addressed the National Assembly today.
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – Welcoming the Supreme Court’s decision on petitions against 18th and 21st constitutional amendments, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday stated that the apex court has validated the Parliament`s decision regarding establishment of military courts and this move will strengthen the fight against terrorism.
Addressing the National Assembly, the step to form military courts was taken to eliminate terrorists from the country`s soil.
He said the Supreme Court’s decision will yield positive results.
Earlier today, a 17-member bench of the Supreme Court headed by Justice Nasirul Mulk rejected petitions filed against the 18th and 21st Constitutional Amendments.
Out of 17 judges, 11 gave their decision in favour of military courts. 14 judges gave their verdict in favour of 18th Amendment while three opposed.
The stay order against implementation of punishments awarded by military courts was also vacated. The military courts had awarded death sentences to six terrorists.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif told the House that strengthening of the Parliament will strengthen democracy in the country and only Parliament is the highest forum to resolve the issues.
He said operation Zarb-e-Azb, National Action Plan, constitutional amendments, CPEC or any decision on foreign affairs was taken after taking all the parties into confidence.
Inquiry commission’s finding on allegations of rigging in general election 2013 is like a milestone for us, he added.
The Prime Minister further stated that his party would not support any resolution seeking to de-seat Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers.
He once again urged JUI-F and MQM to withdraw their motions against the PTI.
“We have to begin a new journey and should not look back,” he said.
