By Asghar Ali Mubarak
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq suggested that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) are considering a long-term strategic approach in parliamentary affairs, reflecting ongoing political negotiations in the country.
Speaking in Sukkur, Sadiq emphasized that any engagement by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) would require the party’s representatives to participate directly in National Assembly discussions, underlining the importance of formal parliamentary channels for dialogue.
The remarks followed Sadiq’s visit, alongside Prime Minister’s Adviser Rana Sanaullah, to the mausoleum of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh, where both leaders offered prayers and paid tribute to her enduring legacy. Sadiq described the visit as a gesture of respect, highlighting Bhutto’s contributions to Pakistan’s democratic process and her role in shaping contemporary politics.
Rana Sanaullah, speaking to the media, framed the visit within the broader context of political engagement, noting that the PML-N has historically supported dialogue and negotiation as tools to resolve disputes. In contrast, he suggested that PTI’s founder has traditionally been reluctant to place faith in such negotiations, implying a need for more active participation by the party in structured political discussions.
The visit to Bhutto’s mausoleum and the accompanying statements from Sadiq and Sanaullah serve as both a symbolic homage to a former leader and a subtle commentary on the current political landscape. By connecting respect for Bhutto’s democratic legacy with the call for parliamentary engagement, the leaders sought to reinforce the message that constructive dialogue remains essential for political stability and effective governance in Pakistan.
