Wednesday, 17 September 2008

Nisar demands removal of 17th amendment


The Opposition leader in National Assembly and central leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Thursday demanded the abolition of 17th amendments.

Addressing a press conference in Lahore as an Opposition leader, he said there was no difference in policies of current and previous governments. He urges President Asif Ali Zardari to announce clear-cut policy on war against terrorism, setting up of Truth and Reconciliation Commission and relief for the people.

Ch. Nisar said PPP has the mot powerful government in the country’s democratic history, but no change has been seen during the last six months. “Pakistan is engulfed by the similar challenges faced by the people during former president Musharraf’s era, he noted.

He demanded Asif Ali Zardari to quit co-chairmanship of his party and announce abolition of 17th amendments. He said President Zardari should announce clear timeframe for the end of 17th amendment. He hoped President Zardari would not avoid this issue in his address to the parliament.

The opposition leader vowed to continue struggle for the restoration of deposed judges and demanded their reinstatement without any discrimination.

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