{"id":18795,"date":"2026-01-12T19:42:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T14:42:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakjazbo.com\/?p=18795"},"modified":"2026-01-12T19:42:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T14:42:11","slug":"ppp-walks-out-of-national-assembly-over-ordinance-issued-without-presidential-assent-parliamentary-party-meeting-called","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakjazbo.com\/?p=18795","title":{"rendered":"PPP Walks Out of National Assembly Over Ordinance Issued Without Presidential Assent, Parliamentary Party Meeting Called"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Islamabad:<\/strong><br>The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) staged a walkout from the National Assembly on Tuesday in protest against the issuance of the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) Ordinance without the signatures of President Asif Ali Zardari. The move triggered a heated debate in the lower house of parliament and raised serious constitutional questions about the legislative process and the government\u2019s handling of ordinances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the National Assembly session, PPP lawmakers collectively walked out, expressing strong reservations over what they termed a violation of constitutional norms. Senior PPP leader and former federal minister Naveed Qamar, while addressing the house before the walkout, said that legislation is the primary responsibility of parliament, yet for the first time, the government had enforced an ordinance that had not been approved by the President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis house\u2019s primary duty is lawmaking, but for the first time we are witnessing an ordinance being implemented without the President\u2019s assent,\u201d Naveed Qamar said. He argued that such an ordinance carries no legal standing under the Constitution and undermines the authority of parliament as well as the office of the President. \u201cUnder these circumstances, we cannot be part of the proceedings of this house,\u201d he added, announcing the PPP\u2019s decision to walk out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PPP lawmakers maintained that the issuance of any ordinance without presidential approval is unconstitutional and sets a dangerous precedent. They stressed that ordinances, by law, require formal assent from the President before they can be promulgated and notified. According to the party, bypassing this requirement weakens democratic institutions and disrupts the constitutional balance of power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Responding to the PPP\u2019s protest, Federal Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar addressed the assembly and attempted to clarify the government\u2019s position. He urged PPP members to listen carefully, stating that the issue being discussed was already circulating on social media and had been brought to the government\u2019s attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI want to clearly state on behalf of the government that until the President gives his confirmation, the ordinance is not notified,\u201d Azam Nazeer Tarar said on the floor of the house. He rejected the impression that the government had formally enforced the ordinance without presidential approval, suggesting that the matter may have been misunderstood or misrepresented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The law minister\u2019s explanation, however, failed to satisfy the PPP, which continued to insist that the very move to issue or circulate such an ordinance without the President\u2019s signature was constitutionally questionable. Party leaders argued that even the perception of bypassing the President\u2019s authority could erode trust in the legislative process and fuel political instability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari took a strong stance on the issue and called an emergency meeting of the party\u2019s parliamentary caucus. The meeting was convened to discuss the situation arising from the issuance of the Special Economic Zones Ordinance without the President\u2019s signatures and to formulate a unified political and legal response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to party sources, the parliamentary party meeting will focus on the constitutional procedure for promulgating ordinances and the concerns surrounding its alleged violation. PPP lawmakers are expected to consult one another on possible parliamentary, legal, and political options to safeguard what the party describes as the sanctity of the Constitution and democratic norms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sources further indicated that the PPP leadership views the matter not merely as a political dispute, but as a serious constitutional issue that could have long-term implications. The party is particularly concerned about the potential marginalization of the President\u2019s role in the legislative process and the weakening of institutional checks and balances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The controversy comes at a time of heightened political tensions between coalition partners and the opposition, with legislative business increasingly overshadowed by procedural disputes and constitutional interpretations. Analysts note that ordinances have often been a contentious issue in Pakistan\u2019s political history, with opposition parties frequently accusing governments of bypassing parliament through executive actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Special Economic Zones, the subject of the disputed ordinance, are considered a key component of Pakistan\u2019s economic and industrial policy, aimed at attracting investment, boosting exports, and generating employment. However, the PPP maintains that even economically significant legislation must strictly follow constitutional procedures to ensure legitimacy and transparency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Political observers believe that the issue could further strain relations within parliament if not resolved through dialogue and clarity. They stress that clear communication regarding the status of the ordinance and adherence to constitutional requirements will be crucial to avoid escalating the dispute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the situation develops, attention remains focused on the outcome of the PPP\u2019s parliamentary party meeting and any further clarification from the government regarding the ordinance. The episode highlights ongoing tensions over lawmaking authority and constitutional procedure, underscoring the fragile nature of parliamentary consensus in the current political climate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad:The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) staged a walkout from the National Assembly on Tuesday in protest against the issuance of the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) Ordinance without the signatures of President Asif Ali Zardari. 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