Renowned lawyer and politician Aitzaz Ahsan has announced a campaign to "save the constitution" amid concerns that the government is attempting to violate it. Ahsan, a senior member of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP), made the announcement during a press conference on Monday.
Ahsan's announcement comes as the government is reportedly seeking to remove Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Gulzar Ahmed from his position. The move has been widely criticized as an attempt to undermine the independence of the judiciary and weaken the rule of law in the country.
According to reports, the government is unhappy with a recent order by CJP Ahmed to announce the date for elections in two provinces, Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The government has been accused of trying to delay the elections in these provinces in order to gain an advantage in the polls.
Ahsan, who is a former Senator and has served as the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association, said that the campaign to save the constitution would focus on protecting the independence of the judiciary and upholding the rule of law in the country.
"The constitution of Pakistan is under threat from those who seek to undermine its principles and violate its provisions," Ahsan said. "We must stand together to protect the constitution and ensure that the rule of law is upheld in our country."
Ahsan's announcement has been welcomed by opposition parties and civil society groups, who have expressed concern about the government's attempts to undermine the independence of the judiciary.
"The government's attempts to remove the Chief Justice of Pakistan and delay the elections in Punjab and KP are clear violations of the constitution and a threat to democracy in our country," said a spokesperson for the PPP. "We stand with Aitzaz Ahsan in his campaign to save the constitution and protect the rule of law."
The government has denied any attempt to undermine the judiciary or violate the constitution, saying that it is committed to upholding the rule of law in the country.
"The government has always respected the independence of the judiciary and will continue to do so," said a spokesperson for the ruling party. "We are committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring free and fair elections in all provinces of the country."
However, opposition parties and civil society groups remain skeptical of the government's intentions, and have called for a united effort to protect the constitution and uphold the rule of law in the country.
The campaign to save the constitution is expected to gain momentum in the coming days, with Ahsan and other opposition leaders calling for widespread protests and demonstrations to demand that the government respect the constitution and the rule of law.
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