PM hails SC's verdict over reserved seats

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed on Friday the verdict delivered by the Supreme Court's constitutional bench in connection with the reserved seats. 

In a statement, the prime minister felicitated the legal team and acknowledged its hard work. He said, "the supremacy of law and constitution is upheld," adding that the verdict was delivered in line with the true interpretation of the law. 

He asked the opposition to join hands with the government and play a positive role in steering the country towards prosperity. 

Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said on Friday the independent candidates cannot be allocated reserved seats after the Supreme Court (SC) has announced its verdict. 

Talking to media, Azam Tarar said that the legal and constitutional position was now clarified. 

Tarar said that the same formula would apply to reserved seats in provincial assemblies. “Legal decisions must be made on a constitutional basis,” he said.