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As the dust settles on the civilian coup here are a few key takeaways: 1) #IK has lost morally and politically. the #Opposition wanted the #selectedPM out and new elections, and this will happen. #IK dragged his feet but eventually this has been the result. 1/n
2) Beyond politics, #IK has now clearly undermined the #Constitution, the Supreme National Institution. Article 95 is a self contained provision, which gives the #Speaker no power once leave has been granted for #VoNC. A vote has to be done, no matter what. 2/n
3) Article 69 is about matters of procedure in Legislature and doesn't apply if the Speaker decides to throw out the Constitution itself. Imagine if the Speaker decides to not count the votes of Women or non-Muslim MNAs? Would that be allowed by the SC. 3/n
A bit of Pakistan history here.
The year circa September 1965.
The place, the @UN Security Council special session
discussing a ceasefire proposal between India and Pakistan.
The speaker Pakistan Foreign Minister Z. A Bhutto rips into India on #Kashmir pledges to fight on!
The year circa September 1965.
The place, the @UN Security Council special session
discussing a ceasefire proposal between India and Pakistan.
The speaker Pakistan Foreign Minister Z. A Bhutto rips into India on #Kashmir pledges to fight on!
It is a bombastic speech playing to the galleries. He cites Wilson to the Americans, Algeria to the French in talks about self determination. Despite his weary country having failed to achieve a decisive victory over India he pledges to fight for a thousand years..
What follows is a brilliant display of theatrics as Bhutto fakes receiving a call from President Ayub Khan. He then explains how is willing to fight for a thousand years but his President has ordered him to accept the ceasefire.
Classic ZAB.
Classic ZAB.
