Nawaz, Bilawal vow joint efforts for judicial reforms

ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and president of PMLN Nawaz Sharif and Chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari held a meeting on Thursday to discuss the prevailing political situation in the country, with a focus on the Charter of Democracy.

They resolved that all democratic forces must work together to create a justice system through the parliament-one in which no individual holds supremacy, but the people do.The meeting, which took place at the Punjab House, centred on the importance of implementing the Charter of Democracy (CoD). Both leaders agreed to pursue common goals aimed at fostering development and prosperity in the country and expressed their determination to guide Pakistan out of its current political and economic crises.

Sources revealed that the PMLN and PPP have reached a consensus on the draft of the proposed constitutional amendments.Bilawal proposed various amendments related to constitutional courts and judicial reforms, stressing the need for political consensus on these vital changes. “I hope that the proposed constitutional amendments are approved with the consensus of all political parties,” Bilawal said during his discussion with Nawaz Sharif.

In response, Nawaz Sharif assured, “We stand with every proposal of the PPP that aims for the betterment of the country.”Bilawal reaffirmed the PPP’s commitment to creating an atmosphere of consensus to ensure the successful implementation of the Charter of Democracy. He also criticised the uncivil political behaviour in Pakistan, blaming it for the ongoing political chaos. “Constitutional amendments are not only necessary but mandatory to ensure swift justice for the common man,” Bilawal said.

He said that Pakistan must establish the supremacy of Parliament through judicial reforms to move towards development. “Countries progress only when there is a balance of power, and we must address past mistakes through judicial reforms,” he said.

According to an announcement following the meeting, Nawaz Sharif reiterated that all democratic forces must work together to create a justice system through the Parliament. “The people’s opinions and institutions should be respected, and no individual should have the power to derail a democratic system at will,” he remarked.

Nawaz Sharif said that the signing of the Charter of Democracy in 2006 was a historic decision, giving stability to democracy and allowing parliament to complete its term.