Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has declared that the government would protect parliament, democracy, institutions and rights of people and there will never be any clash with the judiciary.
In a statement in the National Assembly on Monday, he rejected
speculations that the government has convened session of the House to
bring any resolution against the judiciary.
He said how a parliament which restored the constitution through
consensus among all political parties can go for clash against any
institution.
The Prime Minister said there was no justification for such
speculations after clear cut interpretation of the constitution by the
Supreme Court reiterating that transfers and postings of civil servants
is the prerogative of the Chief Executive. He said framing of the
constitution and law is the responsibility of the parliament while it
is for the judiciary to interpret the constitution.
Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said the government has always respected the
judgments of the Supreme Court and implemented them in letter and
spirit. It will continue to do so in future as well.
The Prime Minister recalled that be it NICL case, NRO, NAB cases,
PCO Judges or promotion of 54 senior officers, the government accepted
judgments of the apex court in letter and spirit. He said he received
information about Supreme Court verdict in 54 senior officers case and
there and then decided not go into appeal.
He said he never violated rules for promotion of officers from Grade
21 to 22 and gave extensions in service in rare cases. He said the
Central Selection Board is chaired by honourable personality of Justice
Baghwan Das and there has been no political interference in the
promotion process.
He said he accepted the verdict of the Supreme Court and appointed
Sohail Ahmad as Secretary Narcotics Division. He regretted that
government employees are being incited to rebellion and said he has
been protecting rights of bureaucracy and they will never rebel against
the present government.
He appealed to the opposition to extend a helping hand in
strengthening institutions as the government wants to take all
political parties along as it did in the case of 18th and 19th
constitutional amendments and NFC Award.
The Prime Minister said the government is more accommodative than
the opposition as it is tolerating criticism of media and the
opposition with open mind.
He urged the opposition to change its mindset and accept the reality
that they are in opposition and we are in the government. He said days
are gone for back door entry into government and now they will have to
come to power through electoral process. He said their dream to come to
power due to confrontation between institutions will never realize.
Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said his primary objective is service of the
people and it makes no difference for him if he sits on the treasury or
opposition benches. He however said he wants the Assembly to complete
its five-year term and urged the opposition to strengthen the
democratic process.
Responding on behalf of PML-N Sardar Mehtab Abbasi said the
opposition firmly believes in the electoral process and does not want
to come to power through back door. He said their criticism is aimed at
improving governance and resolution of the problems of the people. He
demanded of the government to formulate an independent foreign policy
and revisit the decision about Pakistan’s participation in the war on
terror. SANA
