Gohar cited Rules of Business 16 and 27, which mandate that the Ministry of Law and Parliamentary Affairs must advance these bills
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has strongly criticized the government’s potential move to introduce a constitutional amendment bill, accusing it of bypassing established parliamentary procedures. Speaking to the media on Saturday, Gohar expressed frustration with what he described as the government’s tendency to pass legislation “under the cover of darkness.”
Gohar emphasized the importance of adhering to the legislative process as outlined in the Constitution. “We have always said that if you want to legislate, follow the proper procedure. The Constitution clearly outlines the legislative process, and we must adhere to the law and the Rules of Business,” he stated. He pointed out that private member bills must first be reviewed by a committee, with prior permission required a month in advance before being placed on the agenda.
Government bills, on the other hand, are processed by the relevant ministry, then passed through the cabinet with the prime minister’s signature. Gohar cited Rules of Business 16 and 27, which mandate that the Ministry of Law and Parliamentary Affairs must advance these bills. The PTI Chairman further criticized the current government’s approach, highlighting a lack of cabinet meetings and approvals.
In a related development, PTI leader Zartaj Gul condemned the government’s actions regarding the abduction of the wife, daughter, and aunt of Faisalabad MNA Saadullah Baloch. Gul questioned, “They were told to present themselves before unknown entities. Imagine, present themselves to whom?” She also raised concerns about the disappearance of another PTI member, Aurangzeb Kachhi, stating, “For three days, we’ve had no news of him. The PML-N’s unconstitutional actions will not only harm Pakistan but also damage parliament.”
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