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PTI Chairman Claims Seven Government Members Will Not Support Proposed Constitutional Amendment
In a bold assertion, Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Barrister Gauhar claims that seven members from the government benches will abstain from voting on the proposed constitutional amendment. He emphasizes that government support exists only on paper, with fears of disqualification influencing their decision. Meanwhile, opposition leader Umar Ayub raises concerns about cash offers to their members during ongoing raids.
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by News Desk
2024-10-17
PTI Chairman Claims Seven Government Members Will Not Support Proposed Constitutional Amendment

In a striking declaration, Barrister Gauhar, the Chairman of Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has claimed that seven members from the government benches are poised to abstain from voting on the proposed constitutional amendment. Speaking to Geo News, Gauhar stated that the government's claimed support exists only in theory, as they have neither consulted their members nor received any responses due to fears surrounding potential disqualifications.

According to Gauhar, reliable sources indicate that these seven members are steadfast in their decision to withhold their votes, asserting that they oppose the notion of being coerced into voting. "Even if we are disqualified, we will not vote," he quoted some government members as saying, adding that figures like Bilawal may also be aware of the internal dissent within their ranks.

In a separate development, opposition leader Umar Ayub, who attended a meeting of the parliamentary special committee concerning the proposed amendment, expressed skepticism about the situation. He highlighted ongoing raids and mentioned that their members have been approached with cash offers, suggesting underhanded tactics being employed.

Furthermore, MQM leader Farooq Sattar has signaled the party's intention to cooperate in judicial reforms, stating that MQM supports the draft aimed at strengthening parliamentary processes. Sattar emphasized that such efforts are vital for the betterment of Pakistan and the ongoing dialogue within the country.

As political tensions mount over the constitutional amendment, all eyes remain on the government's ability to secure the necessary votes amid growing dissent from within its ranks.
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