Former Pakistani Prime Minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has called for the establishment of the supremacy of the constitution and the law in Pakistan. Speaking at the Lahore Literature Festival, Abbasi highlighted the importance of upholding the constitution’s supremacy, stating that it was imperative to establish it now. He also criticized the establishment, stating that corrupt individuals were preferred over those with integrity and exemplary character.
Abbasi emphasized the need for everyone to work together, including the establishment, to address political issues promptly. He expressed concern over the prevalent political system’s inability to face challenges, adding that the bureaucracy also lacked the ability to solve problems in their respective ministries.
In terms of benefits and privileges, Abbasi pointed out that federal employees were willing to work in the provinces. He also highlighted the importance of the people’s discretion in deciding who should be in parliament, stressing that the reality was often the opposite, with 50 percent of senators purchasing their seats.
Abbasi acknowledged that the judiciary and the establishment influenced Pakistani politics, but called for everyone to work together to ensure the supremacy of the constitution and the law. He criticized the prevalent political system for being ill-equipped to face challenges and stated that everyone must work together to address political issues without delay.
To summarize, former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi stressed the importance of upholding the supremacy of the constitution and the law in Pakistan. He criticized the establishment’s preference for corrupt individuals and emphasized the need for everyone to work together to address political issues. Abbasi also highlighted the prevalent political system’s shortcomings and the importance of the people’s discretion in deciding who should be in parliament. Finally, he acknowledged the influence of the judiciary and the establishment in Pakistani politics, calling for everyone to work together to ensure the supremacy of the constitution and the law.
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