Former President Asif Ali Zardari emphasized the parliamentary process behind the passage of the 18th Amendment while addressing the media in Islamabad. He stated that the previous amendment was a result of parliamentary deliberation, highlighting the importance of parliamentary approval for future endeavors.
The ongoing presidential vote witnessed Zardari’s candidacy, supported by the PPP and PML-N, against Mahmood Khan Achakzai of the Sunni Ittehad Council. Notably, Zardari’s candidacy garnered support from various political allies, including the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan and PML-Q. The presidential election, conducted across national and provincial assemblies along with the Senate, signifies a collaborative effort within Pakistan’s parliamentary system.