QUETTA, Nov 14 (APP): Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has reaffirmed the provincial assembly’s constitutional right to legislate, following the passage of a key bill in the Balochistan Assembly to prevent child marriage.
“Legislation is the constitutional right of the government and the provincial assembly exercised that right today,” CM Bugti said while talking to media personnel here Friday.
The chief minister noted that the bill was passed with majority votes, calling it a symbol of the strength of the democratic process.
CM Sarfraz Bugti emphasized that protest is the democratic right of the opposition, which the government respects. He assured that dialogue and negotiation remain open.
He underlined that while dissent is part of democracy, legislation is always carried out in the best interest of the people.
The bill passed is understood to pertain to the prohibition of child marriage.
CM Bugti clarified that the bill had been under committee review for six months and was approved by the Balochistan Cabinet before being passed in the Assembly.
He stressed that the government prioritizes consensus-based legislation, ensuring every bill undergoes extensive consultation and transparent procedures.
Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti assured the public that the government is working with sincerity and responsibility for the development and welfare of Balochistan, and that the legislative process will continue without interruption.