Political leaders discuss the proposed constitutional changes, Governor’s Rule, terrorism, provincial affairs and the need for dialogue between the government and opposition.

By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Editor-in-Chief Pakistan Group of Newspapers and Chairman Roze News SK Niazi, while speaking in his renowned talk show Sachi Baat, discussed the possibility of a 28th Constitutional Amendment, the political situation, the establishment of new provinces and Pakistan’s internal and external challenges, said that discussion about PTI had declined and expressed his views about the party’s political situation, referring to the imprisonment of its founder and his sisters. He maintained that new provinces would be established in any case and stressed the need to eliminate poverty and improve the country’s internal stability. He also said Pakistan’s international standing had improved and that efforts should continue to strengthen its position globally while addressing domestic challenges.
JUI MNA Alia Kamran rejected attempts to portray her party as anti-state, saying its members respected the armed forces and had also made significant sacrifices in the fight against terrorism. She highlighted the martyrdom of party workers and religious scholars, including suicide attacks targeting Maulana Fazlur Rehman. She said allegations against the party should be supported by evidence rather than statements taken out of context, and called for its position and sacrifices to be presented fairly.
Opposing Governor’s Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, she stressed that political parties should be consulted and constitutional procedures followed. She also called for public safety during security operations, saying the local population should not suffer. Regarding electoral reforms, she explained that the committee had been formed to bring political parties together to discuss future elections and related matters, rather than being connected to the 27th Constitutional Amendment.
She further emphasised political reconciliation, saying the government and opposition should sit together to address national challenges. Referring to Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s proposal for a fourth democratic charter, she said all political parties, including those in government, had been invited to participate in dialogue. She maintained that reconciliation was necessary not for personal interests but for Pakistan’s future and the younger generation.
PTI MNA Bashir Khan expressed concern over the growing national debt and questioned how the country would finance the establishment of new provinces amid its existing financial difficulties. He said several provincial issues required attention and called for clarity regarding the situation following security operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He questioned why normal conditions had not fully returned despite claims that terrorism had declined and stressed the need for timely measures to restore law and order.
He also raised concerns about the medical complex issue, saying the actual situation should be clarified. Referring to parliamentary matters, he said PTI members were not being given equal treatment and expressed concern over the lack of meetings with the party’s founder. He called for a factual comparison of the 26th and 27th Constitutional Amendments and the political situation.
PPP Leader Qadir Mandokhel said the PPP had repeatedly offered negotiations but alleged that PTI was not willing to engage in dialogue. He linked the imposition of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the provincial political situation and stressed that facts surrounding the matter should be brought forward.
Discussing development and provincial finances, he said development work was continuing in Sindh but claimed that the federal government was not providing the province with adequate funds. He also raised concerns over provincial debt and criticised what he described as a gap between political slogans and practical performance. He said all major political parties, including PML-N, should clearly state their positions on the issues facing the country.