Constitutional Amendments: Government Confident of Required Numbers

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has expressed confidence that the government has the necessary numbers to pass the proposed constitutional amendments, even without the support of Maulana Fazlur Rehman.

Consensus Efforts Underway

Asif emphasized that efforts are being made to reach a consensus, citing ongoing discussions to address concerns. However, he deemed it premature to speculate about potential flexibility in the stances of JUI or PTI.

Constitutional Draft Prepared

PML-N Senator Irfan Siddiqui confirmed that the constitutional draft has been finalized and will be presented to the Senate after federal cabinet approval. Siddiqui hinted that the situation will become clearer soon, as final consensus-building efforts are underway.

Federal Cabinet Meeting Rescheduled

The federal cabinet meeting, initially scheduled for 12:30 PM, has been rescheduled to 1:30 PM today. The cabinet will review and approve the constitutional amendment draft, previously passed by the Parliament’s special committee.

Government’s Parliamentary Party Session

A parliamentary party session has been convened at 2:00 PM, where Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will host a luncheon for parliamentarians. The National Assembly session will commence at 3:00 PM, marking a crucial day for the proposed amendments.

Key Takeaways

• Required Numbers: Government confident of passing amendments without Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s support.
• Consensus Efforts: Ongoing discussions to address concerns.
• Constitutional Draft: Finalized and awaiting federal cabinet approval.
• Federal Cabinet Meeting: Rescheduled to 1:30 PM today.
• Parliamentary Party Session: Convened at 2:00 PM, followed by National Assembly session at 3:00 PM.

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