Unveils the Pakistan Rights Movement and commits to rights-based politics while adhering to the 1973 Constitution
Former senator Mushtaq Ahmed Khan announces the launch of a new political party at a ceremony in Islamabad on Saturday. SCREENSHOT
Former senator Mushtaq Ahmed Khan on Saturday announced the launch of a new political party, the Pakistan Rights Movement, describing it as an Islamic and democratic platform committed to rebuilding the country in accordance with the 1973 Constitution.
According to Express News, the official founding ceremony of Pakistan Rights Movement was held at a private hotel in Islamabad and was attended by the central leadership of the party, workers, associates and members of civil society.
Addressing the gathering, Mushtaq said the party would operate strictly in accordance with the 1973 Constitution, which recognizes the sovereignty of Allah Almighty and guarantees Islamic principles.
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“The common citizen has been deprived of his fundamental rights,” he said, adding that the Pakistan Rights Movement would serve all segments of society on the basis of equality.
He said the party aims to end the monopoly of a few privileged classes and promote social and economic justice, speedy and affordable justice, freedom of expression, access to education and healthcare, as well as the elimination of poverty and corruption.
The former Jamaat-e-Islami leader also highlighted the party’s commitment to ending extrajudicial killings and military operations, and restoring trust among the federating units.
Criticizing the existing parliamentary system, he called it illegitimate and said journalism and freedom of expression faced restrictions in the country. He said unemployment, inflation, food insecurity, drug abuse, environmental pollution and corruption have become serious challenges.
He further criticized the defense budget, elite domination, payments to independent power producers (IPPs), the deteriorating condition of youth and the issue of human trafficking.
Calling for greater public involvement in key decisions, the former senator said that before any military operation, the public, assemblies and regional jirgas must be trusted.
He added that the armed forces should refrain from political activity, borders should be secure and competent and honest leadership should be brought forward to guide the country in the right direction.
