Rejecting the demands of PTI and PAT, the National Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution to uphold the supremacy of constitution and law. <br />The resolution was moved by Mahmoud Achakzai in the National Assembly. <br />Terming the demands of Pakistan Tehreek-Insaaf and Awami Tehreek as unconstitutional, the National Assembly condemned the foul language used by the protesting groups. <br />The House rejected the demands for the resignation of the PM and dissolution of assemblies. The assembly vowed to uphold the supremacy of the constitution and sovereignty of the parliament. <br />The NA also reiterated its resolve that the democracy will continue to function and flourish. <br />Meanwhile, PM Nawaz Sharif will also address the National Assembly to take the House into confidence over country s prevailing situation. <br />He will also brief the House over government’s performance and highlight the dialogue process with protesting opposition parties Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT). <br />On Wednesday, federal ministers and opposition politicians met PTI and PAT’s leaders but talks ended for the day with the sides appearing no closer to resolving a week-long political crisis that has rattled the country. <br />Thousands of followers of cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan and populist cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri have been demonstrating outside the parliament building in Islamabad, trying to force Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif from office. <br />Khan and Qadri say last year s general election that swept Sharif to power by a landslide was rigged and are demanding his resignation
