'Must Begin With Fixing 63-A If Things Are To Be Set Right'

'Must Begin With Fixing 63-A If Things Are To Be Set Right'
The Constitution needs to be seen in its whole. It was violated by the Supreme Court in order to bring in a new government in Punjab. They rewrote it to favour a man who couldn't handle the power given.

Things can't be put in order just by conducting the provincial polls within 90 days; the judiciary will have to begin with the Article 63-A.

If a court can rewrite the Constitution for Article 63-A, it can do so in the case of the 90-day clause, too, according to Muzamal Suharwardy.

While talking to Khabar Say Aagay host Raza Rumi, he wondered if the courts go 'by the book' when it benefits PTI chairman.

Zaigham Khan said that the judiciary intervened in a parliamentary process in the recent days, warning it may lead to a 'judicial martial law'.

"One [SC] bench has taken-over the administration as well as the Parliament," he remarked.

Khan further said that the PMLN-courts collusion in the past is also one of the reasons for today's judicial activism. "The incumbent ruling party enters a deal whenever there is a possibility of judicial reforms."

Murtaza Solangi said that the current controversy related to elections has created risks for the country's federation.

The Article 63-A was behind the collapse of Hamza Shehbaz' chief ministership in July last year and has been the subject of controversy ever since.

Analysts draw parallels between this decision with the one in the Punjab elections case, questioning the impartiality of the courts.

Earlier, while hearing a plea filed by the former ruling party, the apex court ruled that elections in Punjab must take place on May 14, instead of the ECP's proposed date of October 8.

The electoral authority had advised conducting polls later this year in view of the economic crisis and a fresh wave of terrorism in the country.

Flagship Naya Daur TV show Khabar Say Aagay streams Monday to Saturday at 9pm.