Caretaker chief minister punjab Dr. Hasan Askari has said that Senate of Pakistan is working for the protection of rights of the federating units for the last 46 years. In his message issued here today on the eve of 46th foundation day of Senate of Pakistan, Dr. Askari said that basic purpose of the establishment of the upper house of the parliament is to give representation to all the federating units at one place. The upper house of the parliament is very important with regard to legislation, strengthening of democracy and protection of rights of the people and the purpose of celebrating this day is to educate the people about supremacy of the senate and its role in the democracy. Senate is a symbol of representation of federating units and supremacy of democracy and senate’s role in the strengthening of democracy is pivotal, he added. This institution has always played an important role for the continuity of democratic process and supremacy of the constitution in the country. Senate also strengthens the state institutions so that they could better serve the masses, concluded the chief minister.
