ISLAMABAD(PFP): Chief of Awami National Party (ANP) Asfandyar Wali Khan has submitted a resolution before the National Assembly in favour of democracy.

The resolution, which will be voted Jan. 16 said the Parliament is people’s representative. The NA session has now been adjourned till Monday evening.

The resolution stated: “This House believes that the present democratic dispensation‚ which is about to complete four years‚ came in to being as a result of great sacrifices rendered by the people of Pakistan”.

This House reiterates the belief of the democratic forces that the future of Pakistan and well being of its people lies in the continuation and strengthening of democratic institutions and constitutionalism for the resolution of national issues‚ strengthening of the federation and empowering the people of Pakistan.

This House believes that for the furtherance of democracy and democratic institutions the basic constitutional principle of trichotomy of powers must be fully respected and adhered to and all state institutions must strictly function within the limits imposed on them by the Constitution.

This House reiterates that sovereignty lies with the people of Pakistan and the parliament is the repository of the collective wisdom of the people.

This House endorses and supports the efforts made by the political leadership for strengthening democracy and reposes full confidence and trust in them.