Addressing National Assembly (NA) here with Deputy Speaker Faisal Karim Kundi in chair, he said a doctorate degree was required to fully comprehend the politics manifested by President Asif Ali Zardari.
Stung by the pang of conscience on siding with General Ziaul Haq in his government, Hashmi said he sought pardon from nation, National Assembly and the future generations, urging all the politicians including Sharif brothers to do the same.
‘I am ashamed of being the part of Ziaul Haq’s cabinet,’ said Hashmi.
He further said, ‘The country will fall apart if we do not seek pardon from the nation.’
Commenting on Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, PML-N leader said, ‘I think the national history has not witnessed a leader greater than Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto.’
Hashmi said he wept at the assassination of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto after the demise of his parents.
Speaking at the NA floor, he urged the provinces to delegate powers to district governments.
Advocating more provinces in the country including Punjab, N-League leader said, ‘Punjab is not dearer (to me) than Pakistan.’
He underscored the need to amend the Constitution to allow senators to take part in contest for premiership.
‘We will have to formulate a national policy instead of holding a sngle policy accountable,’ Hashmi stressed
The killings of vital personalities were starting in Karachi and law and order situation has assumed grave proportion in the country, he maintained.
He informed the House that at least 1400 incidents of robberies took place in the city of Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani.
