Overview
- Speaking at Lahore’s National College of Arts, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq reiterated that remarks against Pakistan, the judiciary or the armed forces will not be allowed in the National Assembly.
- He said microphones will be cut for violations and abusive or below-the-belt language will be rejected under House decorum.
- Sadiq described himself as an impartial custodian who consults the prime minister regularly yet is not restricted in performing his duties.
- He defended the appointment of Mahmood Khan Achakzai as leader of the opposition, denying any role by Nawaz Sharif in the decision.
- He welcomed peaceful protest but called violence, arson, vandalism or weapons unacceptable, while also claiming foreign reserves are $40 billion and ties with major powers remain friendly.