PML-N Leader Khawaja Saad Rafique Proposes 'Charter of Pakistan' to End National Polarization

ISLAMABAD — August 25, 2026 — A prominent leader of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Khawaja Saad Rafique, has urgently called for comprehensive negotiations between the government and opposition factions. In a detailed public statement, Rafique urged all political stakeholders to agree on a “Charter of Pakistan” to steer the country out of its prolonged political, economic, and security crises.

The Proposed National Agenda

Rafique warned that the country cannot afford further delays in meaningful political dialogue, cautioning that it is already too late to address the mounting challenges facing the nation.
 

He proposed that all political forces formulate a unified national agenda centered on constitutional stability, economic revival, and joint efforts to combat terrorism. The proposed charter would begin with an unequivocal commitment to the rule of law and permanent safeguards against constitutional violations.

Systemic Reforms and Electoral Integrity

Highlighting the need for deep systemic reforms, Rafique emphasized the necessity of an independent Election Commission and credible guarantees for transparent elections conducted without external pressure or interference.

The PML-N leader argued that the nation has repeatedly experimented with different political arrangements without achieving lasting stability, suggesting that the Constitution must now be implemented in its true spirit rather than pursuing new experiments.

Acknowledging Past Failures and Moving Forward

Rafique's call for a broad political dialogue addresses the continued confrontation between the government and opposition over constitutional governance and institutional powers.

Shared Responsibility: He acknowledged that all sections of society and political forces have contributed, in varying degrees, to Pakistan's present predicament.

Call for Coexistence: Rafique urged stakeholders to wake up to the facts, tolerate one another, and embrace dialogue to stop the ongoing process of political and institutional deterioration that is weakening the country from within.