Opposition leaders hail Supreme Court’s decision

The Opposition leaders have hailed the Supreme Court’s decision and termed the success of the people of Pakistan.

Earlier in a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court on Thursday termed the deputy speaker’s ruling conflicting to the constitution and restored the dissolved national assembly.

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The court nullified all the measures taken by Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Arif Alvi and said the speaker could not adjourn national assembly’s session without voting on no-confidence motion.

The court ordered to call the legislature’s session on Saturday for voting on no-confidence motion. It also ordered to keep the voting process free of impediments.

After the announcement of the SC,  Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif said the top court’s decision was in line with the expectations of the masses.

He was talking to media personnel.

“The Constitution has been saved and Pakistan has been saved through this decision.

He thanked the apex court for its unanimous decision to strengthen the parliament and its sovereignty. “We will no fight the battles of economy and politics for the people.”

On the occasion, Fazlur-Rehman announced to observe ‘Youm-e-Tashakur’ (Thankfulness Day) on Friday (tomorrow).

“I would like to congratulate the entire nation as it is the victory of every Pakistani. Also, it is the victory of Constitution, democracy and judiciary,” the opposition leader said.

“On Friday, we will observe ‘Youm-e-Tashakur’ to celebrate this victory. Also, we will pray for our country to come out of the ongoing economic crisis,” added Fazl and announced conducting countrywide rallies on Friday.

In a conversation with journalists after the decision, PML-N leader Khurram Dastagir said the top court has upheld Pakistan’s respect. “The Constitution is not just a piece of paper.”

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Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zaradi said, “Democracy is the best revenge! Jiya Bhutto! Jiya Awam! Pakistan Zindabad,” Bilawal said in a tweet as the government’s narrative faced a severe setback following the court’s ruling.