Pakistan’s opposition party, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), has staged a walkout from the National Assembly in protest against the passage of an ordinance without the signature of the President. The party’s leader, Naveed Qamar, said that the primary responsibility of the assembly is to make laws, and for the first time, the government has passed an ordinance that has not been approved by the President. He stated that the assembly has lost its credibility and that they will not participate in its proceedings.
The PPP Chairman, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has called an emergency meeting of the party’s parliamentary members to discuss the issue. The party members will consult on the matter and decide on the next course of action. The Federal Minister for Law, Azam Nazir Tarar, clarified that the government does not issue any ordinance without the approval of the President. He stated that the government will not implement any ordinance that has not been signed by the President.
Meanwhile, Justice Yousuf Ali Saed has requested the government to provide a written response to the issue. The Pakistan Peoples Party has also announced a protest outside the Lahore High Court against the passage of the ordinance. The party has demanded the establishment of a separate ministry for education.
In other news, the Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a warning of severe fog in the Punjab province, leading to the closure of several highways. The Jamaat-e-Islami has also protested against the poor condition of water and sanitation in the city.
The Pakistan Peoples Party has also demanded the resignation of the Federal Minister for Water Resources, Faisal Vawda, over his alleged involvement in a corruption scandal.
In a related development, the Pakistan Air Force has announced that it will participate in the upcoming Exercise Dawn Strike. The exercise will be held in the United Arab Emirates and will involve the participation of several countries, including the United States, China, and Saudi Arabia.
In international news, the United Nations has condemned the recent attacks on civilians in Afghanistan. The UN Secretary-General has called for an immediate ceasefire and the withdrawal of all foreign forces from the country.
In sports news, the Pakistan Cricket Board has announced that it will not participate in the upcoming Asia Cup due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The board has also announced that it will not host any international cricket matches until further notice.
In a statement, the Pakistan Peoples Party has said that it will not participate in the National Assembly’s proceedings until the issue of the ordinance is resolved. The party has also demanded the resignation of the Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, over his alleged involvement in a corruption scandal.
The party has also announced a protest march from Karachi to Lahore to demand the resignation of the Prime Minister. The protest march will begin on January 15 and will pass through several cities, including Hyderabad and Sukkur.
In a related development, the Pakistan Peoples Party has announced that it will not participate in the upcoming elections until the issue of the ordinance is resolved. The party has also demanded the establishment of a separate ministry for education.
In a statement, the Pakistan Peoples Party has said that it will not participate in the National Assembly’s proceedings until the issue of the ordinance is resolved. The party has also demanded the resignation of the Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, over his alleged involvement in a corruption scandal.
The party has also announced a protest march from Karachi to Lahore to demand the resignation of the Prime Minister. The protest march will begin on January 15 and will pass through several cities, including Hyderabad and Sukkur.
In a related development, the Pakistan Peoples Party has announced that it will not participate in the upcoming elections until the issue of the ordinance is resolved. The party has also demanded the establishment of a separate ministry for education.
