“The Prime Minister must remain fully accountable, both before the courts and before the people”
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressing the nation on Sunday in Islamabad. Photo: screenshot
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday ordered the withdrawal of an amendment proposal submitted by some senators from his party seeking immunity for the prime minister.
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When I returned from Azerbaijan, I learned that some senators belonging to our party had presented an amendment concerning the immunity of the Prime Minister.
Although I recognize their good faith intention, the proposal was not part of the draft approved by Cabinet. I have…
– Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) November 9, 2025
“While I recognize their good faith intention, the proposal was not part of the draft approved by Cabinet. I have requested that it be withdrawn immediately,” he wrote.
Reaffirming his stance on accountability, the Prime Minister added that “an elected Prime Minister must remain fully accountable, both to the courts and to the people.”
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Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz thanked President Aliyev for inviting him to attend Victory Day celebrations in Azerbaijan, which commemorate the country’s historic triumph in the 44-day Karabakh liberation war against Armenia, a press release from the Prime Minister’s Office said.
Extending warm congratulations to the government and people of Azerbaijan, the Prime Minister said the nation’s victory was a “ray of hope for all oppressed people struggling for self-determination”, including those in India’s illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir and Palestine.
The two leaders discussed overall bilateral relations and agreed to strengthen multidimensional cooperation between Pakistan and Azerbaijan in the areas of politics, trade and investment, energy, connectivity and defense.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also invited President Ilham Aliyev to visit Pakistan as soon as possible, a gesture graciously accepted by the Azerbaijani leader.
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Acknowledging the progress made in the South Caucasus, the Prime Minister praised President Aliyev’s leadership and his signing of the historic peace agreement with Armenia earlier this year.
President Ilham Aliyev in turn thanked Pakistan for its unwavering support in Azerbaijan’s just struggle to liberate the Karabakh region. He also lauded Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting regional peace and stability in South Asia.
