ISLAMABAD: The matter related to the opposition’s no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan is now moving towards the courts as all political parties and other platforms decided to begin the judicial battle.
Following a petition by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), the federal government decided to move the top court for the interpretation of Article 63 (A) of the Constitution.
Meanwhile, political parties have decided to go to court against the National Assembly (NA) speaker for not summoning the session for the no-confidence motion in accordance with the law.
Federal Minister Asad Umar said that the presidential reference for the interpretation of Article 63 is ready to be filed to the Supreme Court (SC) which will be presented on Monday (today). He said that the case will end horse-trading in the country.
آرٹیکل 63A کی تشریح کے لئے سپریم کورٹ ریفیرینس تیار ہو گیا. کل کورٹ میں پیش کیا جائے گا. انشاءاللہ اس کیس سے پاکستان کی سیاست میں ضمیر بیچ کر لوٹا بننے کا گھناؤنا کاروبار ہمیشہ کے لئے ختم ہو جائے گا، اور ہرام کے پیسے کی سیاست میں اثرو رسوخ میں کمی آئے گی
— Asad Umar (@Asad_Umar) March 20, 2022
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that under the constitution, it is necessary to convene the NA session in 14 days on the no-confidence motion.
He criticised that the NA Speaker Asad Qaiser had announced to convene a meeting on March 25 which is unconstitutional against and his political party will approach the court.
PPP Senator Sherry Rahman said, “Speaker says to convene [NA] session on March 25. They are creating a constitutional crisis to save their rulership. 14 days are coming to an end tomorrow (Monday). He will be violating the Constitution if he does not summon the session and table the motion.”
Analysts say the no-confidence motion’s matter has been taken to court by all political parties, hence, it is better for them to show patience ahead of the court’s opinion.