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Islamabad, May 02, 2023 (PPI-OT):Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has said the government respects the Supreme Court but it should operate within its constitutional domain. Speaking in the National Assembly on Tuesday, he said the parliament is the supreme institution and being defender of the constitution will not allow any extra constitutional step.
He said the parliament will not surrender its authority. He said we should get united for the sanctity and dignity of the house by rising above our differences. The Defense Minister said the elected representatives come to the parliament with the mandate of the people. He said the foundation of our career is based on public service.
He said the Supreme Court has sought proceedings of this house which are not hidden from anybody. We should provide the court with the proceedings but the parliament should also seek record of their matters.
Khawaja Asif said we are holding dialogue with our opponents but it does not come in the precinct of the court to dictate us for negotiations. The Defense Minister said that a house committee should also be constituted to examine the cases decided by the judiciary in the past. He said the facts should come before the masses.
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