The Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam has rejected the proposed referendum for it thinks that it will change the character of the constitution and make the presidency above the elected parliament. "This will virtually turn the parliamentary system into presidential system," said party chief Maulana Fazlur Rahman while briefing newsmen after a two-day meeting of the general council which elected party's central office-bearers for the next three-year term.
Wotta surprise. (Yawn!)The problem with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan isn't the location or political form described. Perhaps Musharraf is getting to considering some basic constitutional problems.
Not like he has time to do this at his leisure.
Posted by Tom Roberts 4/2/2002 5:59:41 PM |