Speaker Balochistan Assembly Rejects Resolution Against Sardari System

For context, a resolution seeking the immediate abolition of the Sardari system in Balochistan and a ban on the employ of the titles Sardar and Nawab was disposed of in the provincial assembly on Monday.

Key points

• An exchange of taunts followed between Mr Rehman and Opposition Leader Mir Younis Aziz Zehri, with treasury members speaking in backing of the opposition leader.
• The resolution was moved by Jamaat-I-Islami MPA Hidayatur Rehman Baloch.
• Parliamentary Secretary Agha Umer Ahmedzai remarked the Sardari system had existed for thousands of years, arguing it was not for an individual to declare the entire system wrong.
• As the JI MPA was seeking implementation of the legislation enacted to abolish the Sardari system, the speaker remarked Mr Rehman's point should be heard.
• In view of the existing legal and judicial position, the speaker disposed of the resolution.

Notably, the resolution was moved by Jamaat-I-Islami MPA Hidayatur Rehman Baloch. Nevertheless, Speaker retired Captain Abdul Khaliq Achakzai informed the house that a review of the legal and judicial record demonstrated legislation abolishing the Sardari system had already been passed and implemented in 1976, applying to the entire country. Pakistan Literacy Rate Rises to 63%.

According to The speaker additionally, the Balochistan High Court had issued decisions on the Sardari system, which were upheld by the Federal Constitutional Court on March 6 this year. In view of the existing legal and judicial position, the speaker disposed of the resolution.

In practice, an exchange of taunts followed between Mr Rehman and Opposition Leader Mir Younis Aziz Zehri, with treasury members speaking in backing of the opposition leader.

Parliamentary Secretary Agha Umer Ahmedzai remarked the Sardari system had existed for thousands of years, arguing it was not for an individual to declare the entire system wrong. Parliamentary Secretary Nawabzada Zarain Khan Magsi remarked the matter should not be discussed further as the resolution had been disposed of. Balochistan Launches Youth Vocational Skills Program.

As the JI MPA was seeking implementation of the legislation enacted to abolish the Sardari system, the speaker remarked Mr Rehman's point should be heard. Nevertheless, the session was adjourned until November 10 due to a lack of quorum. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.

Taken together, the developments around speaker Balochistan Assembly Rejects Resolution Against Sardari System point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.