NCC and Jamaat Hold Second Talks on Reform Proposals

The National Consensus Commission (NCC) held its second round of talks with Jamaat-e-Islami today as part of ongoing efforts to build consensus on major national reform proposals.

The meeting began at 10:30am at the LD Hall of the National Parliament, continuing the dialogue that started on April 26.

In his opening remarks, NCC Vice President Professor Ali Riaz said the discussion aimed to conclude the initial phase of talks with Jamaat.
“This is the second day of our dialogue. We hope to complete the initial round of discussions today,” he said. “While we reached consensus on several issues during the first meeting, some matters remain unresolved.”

He noted that any remaining issues would be addressed in subsequent phases. “It’s unlikely everything will be resolved today. However, we are working steadily toward a national charter,” he added.

Responding to questions from commission members, Jamaat’s Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Muhammad Taher said the party had revisited several issues internally since the first meeting.
“We have adjusted our position on a number of matters to align more closely with the commission’s goals,” he said.

He also called for urgent steps to ensure timely national elections, stressing the importance of political stability and fairness in the electoral process.

During the April 26 session, both parties discussed the recommendations of the Constitution Reform Commission. Jamaat expressed support for establishing a bicameral parliament and proposed that both houses be elected through proportional representation.

The party also agreed in principle to the formation of a National Constitutional Council and backed a two-term limit for the office of prime minister.

The NCC is currently holding consultations with political parties on 166 proposals formulated by five of the six reform commissions set up by the interim government last October. These recommendations cover constitutional amendments, electoral reforms, judicial independence, public administration, and anti-corruption strategies.