KARACHI: Amid a boycott by lawmakers belonging to the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf, the Sindh Assembly adopted a resolution on Monday demanding that the Election Commission of Pakistan (E CP) hold polls for the national and all provincial assemblies in the country at the same time.

Carrying placards inscribed with slogans in favour of Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial and his portraits, the PTI members rose and gathered in front of the speaker`s rostrum and chanted slogans declaring it an act against judiciary.

However, Pakistan Peoples Party`s Ghanwar Ali Khan Isran moved the resolution that was also supported by the Muttahida Qaumi MovementPakistan (MQM-P), which still sits onthe opposition benches.

The resolution reads: `The Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan is the supreme document and it is the duty of every institution to uphold the Constitution.

It was said in the resolution that recently a controversy had arisen due to adecision regarding the holding of electionsinPunjabandKhyberPakhtunkhwa.

`Four Hon`ble Judges have dismissed the suo motu while three Hon`ble Judges have issued directions to the Election Commission of Pakistan (for holding polls). It is a settled principle of law that decisions taken by minority cannot pre-vail over the view of majority. It is in the interest of the sanctity that is to the judiciary in our Constitution that the view of the majority should prevail,` it added.

The resolution read that it was only the parliament which could amend the Constitution and the judges through interpretation could not insert words into it or rewrite the same.

`That the spirit of the 18th Constitutional amendment for the purposes of free and fair elections was to empower the Election Commission of Pakistan and have caretaker governments at the time of general elections. Therefore, to ensure free and fair elections, it is imperative that elections for the national and provincial assemblies take place at the same time,` the resolution read.

Speaking on the resolution, MQM-P lawmaker Khawaja Izharul Hasan said that the resolution was not against the judges, but it was for the impartiality of the Supreme Court.

He said the elections for the national and all provincial assemblies in the country should be held on the same day.

The MQM-P MPA said that the controversy arose from the observations and the decision of three judges.

He asked as to where was the PTI when Bani Gala residence of former prime minister Imran Khan was regularised, but Nasla Tower was ordered to be demolished.

Information Minister SharjeelInamMemon said that the country had to be run under the Constitution.

`Whoever follows the Constitution will be respected,` he added.

He said that the judiciary must not take such decision that would shake the foundations of the country. `Should we remain silent if such decisions are taken?` he raised a question.

Earlier, Health Minister Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho moved a resolution to pay tribute to the authors of 1973 Constitution on its golden jubilee on Monday.

The resolution said the Constitution of Pakistan was passed by the National Assembly on April 10, 1973, and has since served as the supreme law of the landforthe past50years.

It paid rich tributes to the founding members of Pakistan and those National Assembly members who passed the constitution 1973.

`This house demands the government of Pakistan to take all necessary steps to promote public awareness and understanding of the Constitution of Pakistan, and to ensure its effective implementation across the country,` it read.

The resolution also called upon all political parties, civil society and other stakeholders to join hands in upholding and defending the Constitution Pakistan, and to work together towards a stronger, more prosperous and democratic country.

Discussing the resolution on the floor, the PPP lawmakers and provincial ministers vehemently criticised the three-member Supreme Court bench led by the chief justice. They accused the bench of working as a facilitator to former prime minister Imran Khan.

Labour Minister Saeed Ghani said that according to Article 68, conduct of judges could be discussed in the assembly, but it was only applicable when the judges followed their code of conduct.

`The judges should not violate the law after falling in love with one political party. If they want to fall in love with the political party, they should contest elections on the party`s ticket,` he added.

Opposition leader Haleem Adil Sheikh said the ECP was bound to hold elections within 90 days as per the Constitution.

He said that the caretaker set-up could not prevail more than three months. Later, Speaker Agha Siraj Durrani prorogued the house.