Speaker of National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq on Monday urged political parties in the country to evolve a joint strategy for further strengthening of the National Action Plan (NAP).
The Speaker, on a daylong visit to the metropolis, talking to journalists said efficient implementation of NAP was extremely crucial and needed to be further reinforced. "This is important to tackle the serious challenges faced by the country," he said.
In reply to a question, Speaker Ayaz Sadiq said the situation demanded that all political parties must rise above their respective interests and join hands for the national cause. "We have to work together for the sake of national interests," he reiterated.
The NA speaker said he was fully conscious of his responsibilities and would continue to play his role as a bridge between exchequer and opposition parties in the house.
To another query, he reaffirmed his commitment to maintain his neutrality as the custodian of the lower house of the parliament. Earlier, he visited the residence of MNA Sajid Ahmed of MQM and condoled over the demise of his father and brother. Speaker Ayaz Sadiq also visited Dr Zulfiqar Mirza and offered condolence on demise of his mother.