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Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, Omar Ayub, criticized Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s “personal” remarks about former dictator Ayub Khan, stating that they were unwarranted. Ayub emphasized that Ayub Khan, his grandfather and the father of former NA speaker Gohar Ayub, was a significant figure in history.
Meanwhile, PTI MNA Asad Qaiser condemned Asif’s disrespectful behavior towards Speaker Ayaz Sadiq in a past session, urging Asif to show more tolerance and respect in the House as an elder statesman. The tense political atmosphere in Azad Jammu and Kashmir and excessive load-shedding were also criticized during the session.
Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar stressed the importance of democratic dialogue and logic over unnecessary aggression. The session witnessed heated exchanges between the opposition and the government, with accusations of military interference in political affairs and violations of the Constitution.
As the debate continued, Asif suggested trying violators of the Constitution for treason under Article 6, sparking further controversy and discord in the NA.
More updates will follow regarding this developing political situation.