Islamabad: The Pakistan Peoples Party, walked out of the National Assembly on Monday, accusing the government of enforcing an ordinance without presidential approval. The move sparked fresh political tensions over constitutional procedures.
The protest began during the assembly session when PPP members challenged what they called an unprecedented government action. PPP leader Naveed Qamar told the House that parliament’s core duty is lawmaking. He said the government issued an ordinance without the president’s consent. He added that such legislation has no legal standing and said the party could not remain part of the proceedings.
Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar asked PPP lawmakers to listen to the government’s position. He said authorities had taken note of claims circulating on social media. He stressed that the government does not notify any ordinance without formal approval from the president.
Meanwhile, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari called a meeting of the party’s parliamentary caucus. The meeting follows the alleged issuance of the Special Economic Zones Ordinance without the president’s signature. Party sources said lawmakers would discuss concerns about protecting constitutional procedures.
The row has added to growing friction between the government and the opposition. Questions over the use of ordinances and respect for constitutional norms have again taken center stage in parliament. Analysts say the dispute could disrupt legislative business in the days ahead as both sides harden their positions.
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