ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday announced that the National Security Council (NSC) formed by former president General (r) Pervez Musharraf would be abolished.
During an interview with a private TV channel, Gilani said the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) had clearly stated in its manifesto that it was against the 17th Amendment, Article 58(2b) and the NSC.
“I have decided to abolish the National Security Council and legislation will be introduced for this purpose.”
The prime minister said the NSC was not answerable to anyone whereas the prime minister, and ministers were answerable to parliament.
“We opposed the establishment of the National Security Council. The leader of opposition at that time, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, did not even once attend its meeting. We are against all dictatorial powers,” Gilani added. app
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