Opposition parties plan joint response to governor...

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• Mahmood Khan Achakzai, the opposition leader in the National Assembly, said he would consult political parties and organise an all-parties conference (APC) to develop a joint strategy.
• The opposition leader said meaningful negotiations would require a commitment to constitutional rule the withdrawal of disputed amendments a stronger parliamentary role in national decision-making and the establishment of an independent body to oversee free and fair elections.
• Achakzai also urged political leaders to respect institutional boundaries and said the opposition would pursue its objectives without resorting to violence.

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PESHAWAR: Opposition leaders have announced plans to coordinate their response to the imposition of emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) calling for constitutional protections, parliamentary authority and transparent elections. They have also left open the possibility of resigning from assemblies if their demands remain unresolved.

Mahmood Khan Achakzai, the opposition leader in the National Assembly, said he would consult political parties and organise an all-parties conference (APC) to develop a joint strategy. Speaking to reporters at the Peshawar High Court he said the opposition preferred peaceful political action and remained willing to negotiate with the government.