Constitution is the soul of state which ensures unflinching bond between people & state: Raja Pervez Ashraf

ISLAMABAD, Mar 30 (SABAH): Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf has said that golden jubilee celebration of constitution is an occasion to emphasize that constitution is the only document that would lead the nation on the path of progress and development. He also said that celebrating constitution would be held simultaneously at national and international level. He also said, “Constitution is the soul of state which ensures unflinching bond between people and state.” He expressed these views while chairing the National Assembly Advisory Committee to celebrate golden jubilee of constitution.

Federal Minister for information and Broadcasting Ms Marriyum Aurangzeb briefed the participants regarding initiatives taken curtain Raiser, talk Shows. She also said that Golden jubilee celebration of the constitution would start from 8ty April 2023. She also briefed the meeting in details about curtain raiser. She also said that NADRA is finalizing a mobile app “know your constitution”. Chairman NADRA informed the committee that NADRA App is being finalized. Finalizing information, brief about the working and preparations of PTV and Radio Pakistan, their broadcasting and all things like quiz competition and talk shows are being prepared. She also informed that activities have been planned by external publicity wing to arrange specialist event in all foreign diplomatic mission and embassies.

Convener National Advisory Committee Former Chairman Senate Mian Raza Rabbani directed to ensure prominence and long term stability of Constitution monument. National Assembly Speaker proposed to consider that D-Choke location for building monument. He also said that these celebrations would be taken up provincial and federal level. He also appreciated the initiatives taken by Ministry of information and Broadcasting.

Member Advisory committee Farhatullah Khan Babar proposed that  as implementation of constitution is commemorating  sacrifices rendered by every segment of society should be celebrated . 

Convener Women Parliamentary Cactus Shaihida Rahmani said woman rights which are enshrined in 1973 constitution should be taught at all educational level. She stressed on the need to initiate awareness campaigns regarding women rights especially women college and universities should be focus.

Chairman NADRA briefed the participants that mobile app ‘Know your Constitution App’ would be ready till 1Oth of April. He also said that renovation of State Bank Hall would be started after finalizing the estimation.

MNA Mahnaz Abkar Aziz expressed her satisfaction that declamation contests were held across the country. MNA Ms Asia Azeem also appreciated the initiatives taken by Federal Directorate of Special Education remained wonderfully professional in their declamation contest.

Later on Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf also addressed the press Conference to highlight the basic contours of the golden jubilee celebration. He said that a comprehensive set of activities have been arranged for celebrating. He briefed the media representatives that three day convention would be held in Parliament, he also said that constitution is the document which has kept all of us United. While replying to journalist regarding judicial reforms taken by incumbent parliament, he said, “maintaining sanctity of Parliament would continue to be our main goal. He also said that all institutions should remain under their ambit. While responding to another query regarding violation of basic human rights, he said that it was condemnable. He also said that all political parties would be invited golden jubilee celebration.