State within a state is uncalled for: Babar

Federal Law Minister Babar Awan on Sunday underscored the need to strengthen the democratic norms in the country, adding that politics within an institution is not allowed. During a press conference in Lahore, the minister said that the parliament is the sole authority to amend the Constitution. Undemocratic actions have always made Pakistan to regress but now we will make the country strong through continuity of the democratic process, the minister stated. He said that he is very pleased that the courts remained open in night too. We will not let emergence of a state within a state, the minister pledged. He called upon all the political parties to get ready for general election 2013. He said that a joint session of the Parliament would be held on November 1.