Islamabad, Pakistan: Consultation and consensus among all stakeholders on the constitutional amendment package is welcomed and the right way forward, nevertheless, earlier mishandling made this imperative amendment package controversial, resulting in the deletion of certain extremely important amendments that are the requirements of mitigating challenges faced by Pakistan. Uncalled-for hurried push, releasing deadlines for its approval, lack of ownership, and spreading doubts about the package are some of the errors that could have been averted if some adults had been in the ‘situation room’.
The process of consultation is going on among all political parties on the constitutional amendment draft, which is very welcome because the more consensus and consultation there is on this important constitutional amendment, the better for this constitutional amendment, and this is all made possible when the youngest in the situation room behaved as the only adult in the room. Bilawal Bhutto made a breakthrough but also indicated in his Friday speech in Hyderabad that he would make the package pass against all odds and even he could have to make ‘undesirable’ decisions.
It is clear and certain that the draft constitution will be approved by the Senate and the National Assembly after the approval of the federal cabinet. More consultation should be done to build consensus on key points
It is also clear as day that despite all the efforts of the government and other political parties, Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the party that did not even attend the All Parties Conference (APC) on Gaza will definitely not accept this draft because this party has yet not received approval from its foreign masters who want constant unrest in Pakistan. Moreover, PTI casting is of a Cult casting in which everything revolves around the thinking of the Cult Leader who definitely does not want constitutional and legal supremacy in the country. It is understood that the meeting with the founder chairman in Adiala is just an excuse to delay this draft as much as possible.
The Constitutional Amendment Bill will ensure the supremacy of the Judiciary, the people of Pakistan, all political parties, and above all the Parliament, so it is encouraging and welcome if some more time is being spent in deliberation and consultation. – The government will certainly get this constitutional draft passed by the parliament with a majority vote and this historic package will ensure the supremacy of the constitution and law in the country.
