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LAHORE, Oct 29 (APP):Punjab Assembly (PA) Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan has said that the parliament’s role is the fundamental pillar in strengthening democracy, stressing that true democracy rests on effective public representation and participation.
He was addressing a ceremony organised by the General Youth Assembly in his honour after being awarded the Commonwealth Parliamentarian of the Year Award, here on Wednesday.
The speaker said that strong parliamentary committees, transparent decision-making, and active public oversight are essential features of a vibrant democracy. He noted that Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision focuses on empowering parliamentary committees and making legislation more effective and transparent, under which reforms are being implemented in the Punjab Assembly. He added that broadcasting the proceedings of the Assembly’s Standing Committees live has strengthened public confidence and enhanced accountability. “The true fruits of democracy reach the people only through their elected representatives,” he stated, underscoring Parliament as the sole institution that embodies the people’s will.
Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan also appreciated the political and social engagement of youth, describing their role as decisive in nation-building and the continuity of the democratic process.
The ceremony was attended by provincial ministers, assembly members, and dignitaries, including Iranian Consul General Mr. Mehran Moheddfar and Turkish Consul General Mehmet Emin Simsek.