- The opposition’s two-day conference held in Islamabad.
- Solution to all problems lies in the rule of law: Statement.
- Says February 8th “rigged” election reason behind the current crisis.
Tehreek-E-Tahaffuz-E-Oyeen-E-Pakistan (TTAP), a multi-party-opposition alliance, on Thursday emphasized the need for a national dialogue to manage the country out of the economic and political crises in the midst of the “worsening” situation.
In their joint statement issued after the end of the two-day Grand Moot in the federal capital, the opposition parties said: “The country’s aggravated situation requires a common strategy to stabilize Pakistan through national dialogue.”
The opposition’s two-day conference held with TTAP chief Mahmood Khan Achakzai in the chair at a local hotel in Islamabad.
The solution to the country’s problems lies in the rule of law and supremacy in the constitution, it added.
The Moot held the “rich” February 8, 2024 parliamentary elections responsible for the ongoing economic, political and social crises facing the country.
“Current parliament has no moral, political and legal status,” the statement read.
The opposition’s moot required to abolish all amendments that contradict the spirit of the constitution. The conference called “violent violation of constitutional and human rights” for a complete negation of the rule of law in the country.
With reference to the crash of the opposition parties, Mooten claimed that the violation of “human rights” was the evidence of the “fascism” of the current government.
“The country’s constitution does not allow any Pakistani citizen to be harassed or arrested for any political activity,” the statement added.
The opposition parties demanded the current government’s release of all the political prisoners in the country. It also called on the federal government to revoke the recent changes to the PECA (amendment) Act, 2025.
It also said that water resources should be distributed between provinces in accordance with the water agreement 1991.
Fresh and transparent choices were the only solution to the country’s current crisis, reading the joint statement.
By tacking the conference, Sic Chief Sic Chief Sahibzada Hamid Raza condemned the attempts to prevent the event and said efforts were made to prevent the collection from taking place.
He criticized the limitations of political discourse and noted that even a small group of individuals can no longer hold discussions in the capital.
Raza emphasized that the participants included members of the National Assembly and the Senate. He expressed his concern about the state of democracy and said that it was at least reassuring that votes were still raised for constitutional supremacy.
‘They in power lack public support and legitimacy’
PTI chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan claimed that the people have risen and that their votes cannot be silent. He declared the opposition conference a success and highlighted the growing public dissent against the current administration.
Gohar, who spoke to journalists in the federal capital, emphasized the need for judicial independence and the rule of law and emphasized that a fair and impartial judiciary is crucial to democracy.
He revealed that there had been a proposal to hold the conference in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House, but the committee decided the current place.
He clarified that this movement is not about revolution, but about reinforcing people’s voice, which has already gained momentum.
When he criticized the government, he noted that those who have the power lack public support and legitimacy.
‘We will continue in our mission’
Former Senator Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar criticized while talking about the opposition parties’ conference, the government to suppress dissence and limit political freedoms.
He said independent thought could not be silent and promised not to allow such restrictions. Khokhar accused the authorities of withholding Sindh’s hiking rights and denying the province its proper share.
He condemns the oppression of opposition votes and said constitutional violations were underway. He also criticized the attempts to prevent the conference.
“The goal was to prevent this conference from happening,” the former senator noted, adding that while the government claims to maintain democracy, it fears an opposition collection.
He emphasized that the conference aimed to devise an agenda for the country’s improvement.
According to Khokhar, Pakistan faces a serious political crisis with no signs of constitutional governance. He claimed that the social contract between the state and its citizens had been broken.
With reference to the law on the prevention of electronic crimes (PECA), he said it had been used to stifle the freedom of expression. He called for the resignation of those who currently have the most important government positions.
The politician also emphasized the need to tackle the concerns of the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Sindh and Balochistan. He promised that the movement for restoring the constitution would continue.
“No matter how many police personnel have been deployed or doors locked, we will continue in our mission,” he concluded.
‘Blind and deaf for the realities’
Liaqat Baloch, deputy Emir of Jamaat-e-Islami, while talking at the opposition parties’ conference, criticized the government for hindering democratic processes.
He said that in power they become “blind and deaf to the realities around them” and resort to any possible measure to impose restrictions on restrictions. The JI leader expressed deep concern about the threats facing the federation.
The JI leader condemned strongly curbs on freedom of speech and called them unacceptable. He warned that when fundamental rights are removed, people are forced to seek alternative means to have their voices heard.
When he highlights the dangers of federal authorities ignoring provincial concerns, he emphasized that such negligence could lead to serious consequences.
He remembered his party’s active role in alliances such as Muttahida Majlis-E-Amal (MMA) and said they always played a constructive role.
Baloch urged all democratic forces to maintain the holiness of the constitution, democracy and the public mandate. He emphasized the need to avoid repeating past errors and called for a consensus on a national agenda.
The supreme JI leader claimed that the constitution must be maintained at all costs and emphasized the need to fight for legal independence.