The talks between Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) and the government ended inconclusive on Tuesday but the former is still hopeful that its nine points will be accepted before making any legislation regarding any extension to the military courts. The PPPP, a major opposition party in the Parliament, is yet to agree on voting for the constitutional amendment despite consensus by all other parliamentary parties which have agreed for two years extension of military courts in present circumstances.
However, the PPPP wants that the government should go for legislation on the bill by taking all political parties onboard which could only be possible if all the parties agree that the military courts are inevitable for speedy trial of hardcore terrorists.
Talking to reporters after having a meeting with the government representatives for finding an amicable solution to the issue, Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan said, "We are working on a package deal."
"We don't want the government to proceed after accepting two of our demands and assuring that rest of the proposals will be considered later. We want a package deal so there will be no agreement unless all-out proposals are accepted," he added. He said that another meeting with the government will take place within two days and hopefully both the parties will reach a consensus if the government side shows some flexibility.
The government already introduced the constitutional amendment bill for the extension of military courts in the National Assembly last week. The government claims that all parliamentary parties have reached a consensus on the question of reviving military courts for a period of two years, and efforts are being made to persuade the PPPP.
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