Opposition Leader in the National Assembly, Omar Ayub, has stated that the Constitution is currently not being upheld in Pakistan.
Speaking to the media in Peshawar, he said he appeared before the High Court to seek bail due to multiple cases filed against him. He questioned how he could attend hearings in different cities for different cases, calling the current regime an “imposed government.”
Omar Ayub noted that on January 15, he wrote a letter to the Speaker of the National Assembly, asking for finalizing names for commissioners and a chief commissioner. However, he has not received a response yet. It’s possible, he said, that the Prime Minister is waiting for some approval. The PTI leader also mentioned promises to arrange meetings for party leaders with the founder of PTI.
He urged the government to “come to its senses,” highlighting a deteriorating economy and dire conditions in Balochistan. While certain people claim they are the “decision-makers,” Ayub said those making decisions should act wisely. He explained that the party decided to boycott negotiations because no commission was formed, and condemned the ongoing situation in Balochistan, where conditions remain poor and border areas are also unstable.
Omar Ayub remarked that there is a lack of democracy in Pakistan, adding that judges have also raised concerns about the 26th Amendment. Criticizing the amendments to the PECA Act, he described them as a noose around journalists’ necks and an attempt to curb freedom of expression. He praised Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur as “brave,” and said that Junaid Akbar, a grassroots party worker, would help run party affairs effectively.
He further asserted that the PTI is united and that rumors of internal rifts are merely wishful thinking. He explained that the party boycotted negotiations due to the absence of a commission regarding the events of May 9 and November 26 and will not participate in the upcoming talks scheduled for January 28.
