Joint session: President says govt’s unilateral policies ‘causing grave strain on federation’
Joint Session: President Says Govt’s Unilateral Policies ‘Causing Grave Strain on Federation’
In a strongly worded address to the joint session of parliament, President of Pakistan expressed concern over the government’s unilateral decision-making, warning that such policies were putting “grave strain on the federation.” His remarks have sparked debate across political circles, highlighting deepening tensions between the center and provinces.
The president emphasized that the spirit of federalism relies on consultation, consensus, and inclusion of all stakeholders. He cautioned that bypassing these principles undermines national unity and fuels mistrust among federating units. “Our democracy can only flourish when decisions reflect collective wisdom rather than one-sided approaches,” he said.
Opposition members welcomed the president’s speech, terming it a timely reminder of the government’s responsibility to respect constitutional norms. Some lawmakers accused the ruling party of ignoring provincial concerns on key matters such as resource distribution, governance reforms, and economic policy.
Government benches, however, downplayed the criticism, stating that the president’s remarks would be reviewed carefully but stressing that decisive action was necessary to address pressing challenges facing the country.
Political analysts note that the president’s intervention reflects growing unease within state institutions regarding polarization and the concentration of power. They believe the remarks could set the stage for renewed calls for dialogue between the government, opposition, and provinces.
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خلاصہ (اردو میں):
صدرِ پاکستان نے پارلیمنٹ کے مشترکہ اجلاس سے خطاب میں کہا کہ حکومت کی یکطرفہ پالیسیاں وفاق پر سنگین دباؤ ڈال رہی ہیں۔ اپوزیشن نے اس بیان کو بروقت قرار دیا جبکہ حکومت نے کہا کہ فیصلے قومی مفاد میں کیے جا رہے ہیں۔
