Political leaders urge Parliament to forge national consensus on Afghan issue

The Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Ain Pakistan held a key leadership meeting at the residence of Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar, in the presence of representatives of various political parties. The movement demanded that a joint session of Parliament be convened immediately to formulate a clear and unified national policy on the Afghan situation.

“Developments in Afghanistan have a direct impact on Pakistan. All political forces must be taken into confidence to ensure that decisions are taken in the national interest,” read a statement issued by the Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Ain Pakistan (TTAP) on Sunday.

The meeting, chaired by Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai, reviewed the political situation in the country, the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan and the power transfer process in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP).

In a statement issued after the meeting, the movement expressed its full support for Saudi Arabia’s position on the current situation in Afghanistan, emphasizing that Pakistan should seek a lasting resolution of Afghan issues through dialogue and mutual understanding.

He added that the Afghan problem should be resolved on the basis of regional harmony and mutual trust to ensure lasting peace and stability in the region.

The meeting also expressed deep concern over the obstacles faced in the process of transfer of power to KP, urging that the transition take place “in accordance with the Constitution and without delay.”

“The federal government must refrain from any interference or pressure in this process,” the statement said, asserting that the election of the new KP chief minister was a constitutional and democratic right of the PTI, which “cannot be violated under any circumstances”.

He warned that if horse-trading, political pressure or other unconstitutional steps were taken during the election of the chief minister, the federal government would bear full responsibility.

The meeting also discussed the broader political challenges facing Pakistan and agreed that despite political differences, respect for the Constitution remains the key to national unity and democracy.

The leaders reaffirmed their commitment that TTAP will continue its struggle for the supremacy of the Constitution, the protection of democratic values ​​and the political stability of the country.

Prominent political figures including Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Salman Akram Raja, former National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser, former Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair, Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen Vice President Allama Ahmed Iqbal Rizvi, Balochistan National Party’s Sajid Tareen and Zain Shah of Sindh United Party attended the session.