ISLAMABAD: The Opposition leaders Thursday celebrated the Supreme Court of Pakistan’s decision to nullify the government’s actions from April 3 to date and termed it a burial of the doctrine of necessity. They also congratulated the nation.
PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif termed the day’s events as “epoch-making”.He said the “politics of lies, deceit, and allegations have been buried” and the nation had won.
Sharif said the top court’s decision was in line with the expectations of the masses.
“The Constitution has been saved and Pakistan has been saved through this decision. The court has upheld its independence and respect,” the Opposition leader said.
Addressing the press conference alongside Fazlur-Rehman announced to observe ‘Youm-e-Tashakur’ on Friday.
“On Friday, we will observe ‘Youm-e-Tashakur’ celebrate this victory. Also, we will pray for our country to come out of the ongoing economic crisis,” added Fazl and announced conducting countrywide rallies on Friday.
“Democracy is the best revenge! Jiya Bhutto! Jiya Awam! Pakistan Zindabad,” Bilawal said in a tweet as the government’s narrative faced a severe setback following the court’s ruling.
In a conversation with journalists after the decision, PML-N leader Khurram Dastagir said the top court has upheld Pakistan’s respect. “The Constitution is not just a piece of paper.”
PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz also congratulated the nation on the “supremacy of the Constitution” and said Shehbaz would become the next prime minister.
“Supreme Court has won hearts and minds! It has not only buried doctrine of necessity but also Imran Khan’s toxic narrative of ‘ghaddari‘ (treachery),” said PPP Senator Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar.
Jamaat-i-Islami chief Sirajul Haq said the apex court had “buried” the doctrine of necessity and the whole nation welcomed the decision.
