Asad Qaiser demands NA debate on farmers’ issues

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Qaiser has demanded a two-day debate in the National Assembly on the issues faced by farmers, especially in Punjab, expressing solidarity with them.

During his address in the National Assembly, Qaiser emphasized the necessity of a two-day debate on farmers’ issues. “We will not abandon our farmers; we stand with them in difficult times and will fully participate in their protests,” he declared.

It should be noted that farmers in Punjab have issued a sit-in protest outside the Punjab Assembly. Kissan Ittehad Chairman Haseeb Anwar highlighted the plight of farmers in South Punjab, where extensive rain since April 18 has wreaked havoc on crops spanning 640,000 acres

Asad Qaiser highlighted a disparity in rally permissions for political parties in Sindh, citing favouritism towards the Pakistan People’s Party with PTI facing restrictions. He criticized Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for allegedly being intolerant toward PTI’s rallies, often leading to the imposition of Section 144.

Asserting the right to peaceful assembly, Qaiser emphasized PTI’s status as a political entity. He raised procedural concerns, advocating that arrests of PTI members should necessitate approval from the Speaker.

Questioning the equitable treatment of citizens, Qaiser advocated for upholding constitutional supremacy and the rule of law. Despite potential obstacles, he announced that they would hold rallies in Karachi and Lahore.

Furthermore, Qaiser noted the presence of three prime ministers in the country: Shehbaz Sharif, Ishaq Dar, and Mohsin Naqvi. He asserted that Mohsin Naqvi holds real power, making all key decisions.

JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rahman’s speech in NA

“I am attending the assembly for the first time since taking the oath, Maulana Fazlur Rahman, said.

He said that PTI leader Asad Qaiser’s demand was genuine and he supported his demand. “It is their right to protest.”

The JUI-F chief asked why are questions being raised about the assembly and public representation? W”e must seriously consider where the country stands today. Is this a public parliament or one arranged by someone else? We need to be told where Quaid-e-Azam’s Pakistan stands today. The current state of affairs is evident to everyone; where does democracy stand? We have sold our democracy, which is why our situation is like this today. We compromised on our principles, which is why our situation is like this.”

He said that India and Pakistan gained independence on the same day but India dreams of becoming a superpower, while “we are begging to avoid bankruptcy.”

“Today, every child in the country is in debt by millions of rupees. We are living on loans and not approaching our resources. We are begging to avoid bankruptcy. Celebrations are being held over an IMF installment.”

“I invite Shahbaz Sharif, Nawaz Sharif, and Bilawal Bhutto to go to the people. If PTI is indeed the larger group, then give them the government,” he said.

He said that “there will be a million march in Karachi on May 2 and in Peshawar on May 9. If anyone tries to stop the million march, they will invite trouble for themselves. They cannot stop the flood of the people.”