ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq Thursday said that his ruling on two references submitted against Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan were issued after thorough examination and careful analysis of the documents in light of constitution, rules and regulations.
In a statement issued from the National Assembly Spokesman, Ayaz Sadiq said he didn’t make decisions to create equilibrium by forwarding two references from each side to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) rather it was based on merit.
The speaker national assembly said it was not his office but the ECP was the right forum to decide the fate of these documents within 90 days. Moreover independent judiciary is also present in this regard.
ECP to proceed reference filed against Imran Khan: Ayaz Sadiq
Meanwhile talking to a private news channel, the Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said that the ECP will proceed the reference filed against PTI Chief accordingly, adding that Imran Khan has disrespected the House by denying his speakership.
“House has selected me as Speaker National Assembly but Imran khan seems to have personal issues with me,” he added.
Ayaz Sadiq said Imran Khan should accept the fact that he and his party leaders have thrice lost elections against him.
“He should accept the decision of the people and also understand working of the Speaker’s office.”
To a question about rejecting the PTI reference he said the decision was taken according to the rules and regulations.
