Strong Parliament, Constitutional Supremacy Vital for Pakistan’s Stability: Ayaz Sadiq

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has said that the establishment of the Constituent Assembly on August 10, 1947, was a historic milestone in Pakistan’s constitutional and parliamentary journey, laying the foundation for a democratic, representative and constitutional state.
In his message on the 79th anniversary of the Constituent Assembly, the Speaker said parliamentary democracy, constitutional supremacy and the rule of law were essential for national unity, political stability, sustainable development and public prosperity.
He recalled that the Constituent Assembly’s first session in Karachi reflected the democratic vision of Pakistan’s Founding Fathers and provided the institutional foundation for constitution-making, legislation and parliamentary governance.
Sardar Ayaz Sadiq stressed the need to strengthen democratic institutions and promote political dialogue, tolerance, mutual respect and consensus. He urged all political forces to place the national interest above partisan considerations and uphold the sanctity of constitutional and parliamentary institutions.
The Speaker said Parliament was the true representative institution of the people and that the present National Assembly was taking steps to make legislation more effective, transparent and responsive to public needs. He also highlighted the use of modern technology, artificial intelligence and digital systems at the National Assembly Secretariat to improve institutional efficiency and access to parliamentary information.
He said the National Assembly’s internship programme was helping young people understand the Constitution, parliamentary procedures and the legislative process, thereby strengthening democratic awareness among the next generation.
Sardar Ayaz Sadiq further noted that Parliament had been operating entirely on solar energy since 2015, reflecting its commitment to sustainable development and responsible energy use.
He reaffirmed that Parliament would continue to discharge its constitutional responsibilities with dedication, safeguarding the Constitution, supremacy of law, democratic values and public welfare. He said a strong and effective Parliament was indispensable to a stable, prosperous and progressive Pakistan.
Deputy Speaker National Assembly Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah, in his message, said the anniversary was an occasion to reaffirm the democratic vision of the Founding Fathers and Parliament’s commitment to public service. He described Parliament as a symbol of the federation, national unity and the collective voice of the people, stressing that effective legislation, transparent governance and strong democratic institutions were essential for a peaceful and prosperous Pakistan.