“Any attempt to sabotage the 18th Amendment would be tantamount to usurp provincial autonomy which the nation achieved after a long period of editorships in the country. Now, some elements in the federal government have started an untimely discussion in the national media to tamper the 18th Amendment which is a matter of concern. It is a matter of fact the NFC Award has not been implemented fully in its letter and spirit whereas a new award was overdue as the 7th NFC Award was announced in 2009-10. We would fully support political parties which are trying to protect the key 18th Amendment in the 1973 Constitution,” the statement said. “We stress the need for providing more autonomy as per federalism of the constitution in line with 18th Amendment,” it concluded.

Source: Pakistan Today April 30, 2020 17:03 UTC