ISLAMABAD:
Leaders of the National Dialogue Committee (NDC) on Monday called for the formation of a national government and far-reaching constitutional reforms, arguing that political stability, electoral transparency and the transfer of powers to the grassroots were essential to lift the country out of its current crisis.
Addressing a joint press conference at the National Press Club, former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry, Muhammad Ali Durrani and Waseem Shahzad termed the current setup as a “de facto” rather than “de jure” government, and stressed that future elections should be held on the basis of Form 45.
The leaders also called for a 28th Constitutional Amendment to ensure effective implementation of the 18th Amendment and transfer powers to the grassroots level.
The NDC leaders also congratulated the newly elected Islamabad Press Club body and held a detailed discussion on the prevailing political, economic and democratic situation in the country.
Former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry said that the main objective of the NDC was to bring stability, tolerance and improvement in Pakistan’s politics.
He said the country’s political environment had become deeply polarized and political forces needed to resolve their disputes on their own.
Fawad Chaudhry said that during his last meeting with the PTI founder, he stressed that politicians should not pursue personal enmities and instead prioritize national interest.
Expressing concern over the economic situation, he said the country is facing multiple crises simultaneously.
