All political parties have reached a consensus in favor of holding a referendum to implement the July Charter, said Professor Ali Riaz, Vice Chairman of the National Consensus Commission.
Speaking to reporters after a meeting with political parties, Prof Riaz on Sunday said, “There has been significant progress in today’s discussions. The parties have agreed to a referendum to ensure public participation in implementing the Charter. This is the first step, and we are hopeful that the parties will unite further on other aspects as well.”
He noted that the next parliament, to be formed through the February election, must be structured to facilitate major reforms and enable sustainable constitutional amendments.
“Some parties earlier proposed seeking the Supreme Court’s opinion under Article 106 of the Constitution, but they are now moving away from that stance. Many are showing flexibility and coming closer to a common position for consensus,” Riaz added.
He also said that representatives of three-fourths of the 30 political parties have already submitted their names to sign the July Charter.
