PPP supports Operation Azm-e-Istehkam

LAHORE: Former Speaker National Assembly and President PPP Central Punjab Raja Pervaiz Ashraf has demanded Opposition not to violate the sanctity of the Parliament.

Addressing a press conference here on Sunday, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf said that all conspiracies against democracy and Pakistan would be foiled. Extending full support to operation 'Azm-e-Istehkam', Pervaiz Ashraf said in order to root out terrorism from the country, this was a very significant move. He urged the Opposition to avoid mudslinging and blame game in Parliament.

PPP leaders said that the PPP would thwart any attempts to make the Operation Azm-e-Istehkam controversial. He emphasised that Parliament remains the supreme institution and called on the opposition to respect its sanctity.

He criticised the opposition for what he described as an undemocratic stance on key national issues. He reiterated the importance of Operation Azm-e-Istehkam in the fight against extremism and terrorism, underscoring its necessity for national security.

He said that Parliament is a forum for positive debate, not for personal attacks and slander. He affirmed the PPP’s commitment to its parliamentary role, ensuring active participation in addressing every national issue through constructive dialogue and responsible governance.