Islamabad (Web Desk): National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has expressed his willingness to mediate talks between the government and opposition in an effort to ease the political tension gripping the country.
In a video statement on Wednesday, the NA speaker offered both his official office and personal residence as venues for these discussions, emphasizing the need for dialogue to resolve the ongoing discord.
"Mediation is crucial to end the bitterness between the government and opposition," he remarked, highlighting the importance of restoring a cooperative atmosphere.
The NA speaker also conveyed his readiness to engage in discussions on any political matter, stating, "The debate in the parliament yesterday was encouraging."
Earlier, Sadiq had suggested the creation of a 'charter of parliament,' a formal agreement between the government and opposition aimed at fostering greater collaboration despite the entrenched political divisions.
He urged that even if party leaders remain in disagreement, the individual members of parliament could still push forward with signing the cross-party charter, as he believes this initiative would help strengthen parliamentary practices and cooperation.
During the most recent session, the assembly witnessed disruptions from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNAs, who called for the production orders of lawmakers who had been arrested.
In response, Khursheed Shah, a senior leader from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), stepped in to advocate for PTI members to be allowed to speak.
Reflecting on a previous instance under the PTI government, the NA Speaker noted that production orders had not been issued for arrested members at the time but reassured the house that he would prioritize the integrity of the parliament.
"I will do what is right," he affirmed, before announcing the formation of a committee to address the matter promptly.
Through his offer to mediate and his efforts to improve parliamentary conduct, Sadiq is working to reduce the polarisation between the political factions, seeking a more constructive and orderly approach to the challenges facing the nation’s legislature.
