Political leaders urge Parliament to forge national consensus on Afghanistan issue

The Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Ain Pakistan held a key leadership meeting at the residence of Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar, which was attended by representatives of various political parties. The movement demanded that a joint session of Parliament be immediately convened to formulate a clear and unified national policy on the Afghan situation.

“Developments in Afghanistan have a direct impact on Pakistan. Trust must be placed on all political forces to ensure that decisions are taken in national interest,” read a statement issued by Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Ain Pakistan (TTAP) on Sunday.

The meeting, chaired by Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party chief Mahmood Khan Achakzai, reviewed the political situation in the country, the current crisis in Afghanistan and the process of transfer of power in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP).

In a statement issued after the meeting, the movement expressed full support for Saudi Arabia’s stance on the current situation in Afghanistan, emphasizing that Pakistan should seek a sustainable resolution of Afghan issues through dialogue and mutual understanding.

He added that the Afghan issue must be resolved on the basis of regional harmony and mutual trust to ensure lasting peace and stability in the region.

The meeting also expressed deep concern over obstacles in the process of transferring power in KP, urging that the transition be carried out “in accordance with the Constitution and without delay.”

“The federal government must refrain from any interference or pressure in this process,” the statement said, stating that the election of the new KP prime minister was a constitutional and democratic right of the PTI, which “cannot be violated under any circumstances.”

He warned that if horse-trading, political pressure or other unconstitutional measures were taken during the prime minister’s election, the federal government would take full responsibility.

The meeting also discussed the broader political challenges facing Pakistan and agreed that despite political differences, compliance with the Constitution remains the key to national unity and democracy.

The leaders reaffirmed their commitment that the TTAP would continue its fight for the supremacy of the Constitution, the protection of democratic values ​​and political stability in the country.

The session was attended by prominent political figures including Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Salman Akram Raja, former National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser, former Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair, Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen Vice President Allama Ahmed Iqbal Rizvi, Sajid Tareen of Balochistan National Party and Zain Shah of Sindh United Party.