Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said on Sunday that parliament was the basis of democracy and the guardian of principles of justice and equality.
In her message on the International Day of Parliamentary System of Government, she said today was the day to renew the pledge to defend the principles of parliamentary democracy.
The chief minister further said that the system ensured people’s representation in the government, transparency and accountability.
She called upon each and every citizen to play his or her role in strengthening the parliamentary form of government.
CM Maryam said on this day she saluted members of the National Assembly as well as provincial assemblies.
She was of the view that a strong parliamentary system was also necessary for the protection of human rights.
The chief minister said that Parliamentary Development Unit and a Research Center had been established in the Punjab Assembly.
The unit, she added, would assist the MPAs in performing their duties according to democratic principles.
Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif in her message on the International Day of Parliamentary System of Government said,’’ Today is the day to renew our pledge to uphold the principles of parliamentary democracy. Parliament is the cornerstone of our democracy and is the guardian of sterling principles of justice and equality.’’
She added,’’ Parliamentary system ensures transparency, accountability and representation of the people in governance. Everyone and every institution should play a vigorous role in striving to strengthen parliamentary institutions. I pay tribute to the Members of National and Provincial Assemblies in this regard. Those parliamentarians who endeavoured to uphold the values of democracy and justice are highly praiseworthy.’’
CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif said,’’ A strong parliament is highly inevitable for the protection of human rights. A parliamentary democracy thrives with the active participation of citizens. The power of democracy lies in the strength of parliamentary institutions. A Parliamentary Development Unit and a Research Centre has been established in the Punjab Assembly. A Parliamentary Development Unit will provide assistance to the Assembly Members according to democratic tenets.’’
