Summary
- Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry has criticized the opposition’s participation in the budget debate, saying most of its speeches revolved around issues related to PTI founder Imran Khan rather than broader national concerns.
- Speaking in the National Assembly, he said the opposition repeatedly focused on matters such as the PTI founder’s medical treatment, meetings, and personal affairs.
- Tariq Fazal Chaudhry said the government had addressed several demands raised during negotiations on Kashmir-related issues.
Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry has criticized the opposition’s participation in the budget debate, saying most of its speeches revolved around issues related to PTI founder Imran Khan rather than broader national concerns.
Speaking in the National Assembly, he said the opposition repeatedly focused on matters such as the PTI founder’s medical treatment, meetings, and personal affairs. He added that Parliament should be strengthened through the collective efforts of both government and opposition members.
The minister said the government had restored Parliament’s role in judicial appointments and claimed that the political environment had changed significantly compared to previous years.
Referring to recent regional developments, he said Pakistan’s status as a nuclear power remains a source of national pride. He also paid tribute to more than 4,000 military officers and personnel who lost their lives in the fight against terrorism over the past three years.
Tariq Fazal Chaudhry said the government had addressed several demands raised during negotiations on Kashmir-related issues. He noted that the federal cabinet size had been reduced and legal cases, including numerous terrorism-related FIRs, had been withdrawn as confidence-building measures.
He emphasized that the government supports dialogue and remains willing to negotiate with all stakeholders. According to him, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif personally approached opposition benches twice to invite talks aimed at resolving political differences.
The minister welcomed indications that the opposition is ready for negotiations and said the venue could be decided by opposition parties themselves. He stressed that political issues should be resolved through dialogue and parliamentary engagement.
Following the debate, the National Assembly session was adjourned until 11:00am on Sunday, June 21.
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