Opposition leader holds exchange of views with media editors

The exchange of views was held on Monday (August 24) at the opposition leader's official residence on Mintoo Road in the capital. Editors and senior journalists of various national dailies took part in it.

The meeting discussed the country's current political situation, national problems, public suffering, implementation of the people's verdict of the referendum held on the basis of the July Charter, and the geopolitical and international situation.

Briefing journalists after the meeting, Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar said that as the main opposition party in and outside parliament, Jamaat-e-Islami and the 11-party alliance are playing a constructive role. The principle of cooperating with the government's good work and opposing injustice and anti-people activities was also placed before the editors.

He said Jamaat's opposition would be constitutional and constructive. Even though the opposition has street programmes, the editors advised that the country's stability should not be undermined.

Mia Golam Parwar further alleged that opposition MPs in parliament are facing discrimination in development allocations, speaking in parliament, lawmaking, and the acceptance of various notices. He said Jamaat is also working on the electricity, oil-gas crisis, commodity prices, implementation of the referendum verdict, and the rights of expatriates.

He said the media must play a responsible role in the advancement of democracy. At the same time, both the government and the opposition must behave responsibly to keep parliament effective and constructive.

The meeting was attended by Jamaat's Nayeb-e-Ameer and Deputy Opposition Leader Dr. Syed Abdullah Muhammad Taher, along with the party's central and metropolitan-level leaders.