BY : ANI Correspondent:
ISLAMABAD—National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has said that the establishment of the Constituent Assembly was a historic milestone in Pakistan’s national and parliamentary history and laid the foundation for the country’s constitutional and democratic system.
In his message on the 79th anniversary of the Constituent Assembly, the Speaker said that parliamentary democracy, supremacy of the Constitution and rule of law were essential for national unity, stability, sustainable development and public prosperity.
Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said the first session of the Constituent Assembly, held in Karachi on August 10, 1947, reflected the democratic vision of Pakistan’s Founding Fathers and paved the way for constitution-making, legislation and the parliamentary system.
He stressed the need to strengthen democratic institutions, promote dialogue, tolerance and consensus, and acquaint the younger generation with Pakistan’s constitutional and parliamentary history.
The Speaker said the National Assembly was adopting modern technology, artificial intelligence and digital systems to improve transparency, access to information and institutional capacity. He added that the Parliament has been fully shifted to solar energy since 2015 as part of its commitment to sustainable development.
He reiterated that Parliament would continue to uphold the Constitution, rule of law, democratic values and public welfare.
Deputy Speaker National Assembly Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah said the anniversary was an opportunity to reaffirm the democratic vision of the Founding Fathers and the commitment to public service. He said Parliament represented the federation, national unity and the collective voice of the people.
