Senate Chairman Mian Raza Rabbani demanded the government organise flag-hoisting ceremonies on Independence Day and Pakistan Day at Parliament House, keeping in view their significance and relevance to democracy.Rabbani was addressing a reception organised by the Senate to commemorate the Constitution Day in the lawns of Parliament House.National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Senate Deputy Chairman Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri. Leader of the House in Senate Raja Muhammad Zafarul Haq as well as federal ministers, members of Parliament, ambassadors, and high commissioners, representatives of civil society, media and people from various walks of life were present.He said both Houses were committed to continuing their efforts to promote democracy, rule of law and the supremacy of Parliament.Rabbani said that the organising Constitution Day events in the premises of Parliament was important to remove the perception that such events could not be held due to security concerns. These events were later shifted to the other places such as the Convention Centre. “The significance of today’s event in front of the monument is also relevant as it is the best place to celebrate the Constitution Day to remember the sacrifices of people who faced repression during dictatorships,” added Rabbani.Rabbani termed it unfortunate that democracy had consistently not been allowed to take root in the country and deliberate attempts were made to undermine the role of Parliament.National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said that the supremacy of the Constitution was our ultimate destination that guaranteed democracy, fundamental rights and security for each and every citizen of the state.He highlighted the historical significance of the day and said that Forty-four years ago, the representatives of the first democratically elected legislature of the country, united by common purpose and an unwavering resolve, unanimously passed the constitution of the country as a guiding principle to our journey towards a democratic, peaceful and prosperous country. Periodic interventions by undemocratic forces held the constitution in abeyance and retarded the pace of a strong federation and democratic culture, he said. Remembering the sacrifices rendered by the political forces of the country to ensure supremacy of the constitution, the NA speaker said that the democratic forces while striving for reinstating the constitution and restoring democracy faced enormous challenges and they confronted the tyrannical regimes with resilience and an unrelenting resolve for supremacy of the constitution.The Constitution, which is comprehensive in nature, contains necessary provisions regarding Islamic ideology, which is foundation of the State; Federal system; parliamentary form of government; bicameralism; protection of fundamental rights; and independence of the judiciary, which, if implemented in letter and in spirit, would have made Pakistan one of the best democracies.
There are numerous provisions of the Constitution that, even today, are either misused or not implemented due to various reasons and factors. This should have been the real source of concern for lawmakers but the Senate of Pakistan confined the observance of the day to the theme of enhancing role and powers of the Senate, which is reflective of the narrow-minded and self-centred approach. All political parties should work for the supremacy of constitution because it is only way forward and path to progress and prosperity.
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