Vice-chair Riaz says the final text of the Charter reflects the views of all parties
The National Consensus Commission has finalised the draft of the July Charter, based on a seven-point pledge framework, stipulating that once signed, political parties will not challenge the accord in any court.
The final draft was sent to political parties on Thursday for signature.
The document notes consensus on 84 proposed amendments, including areas of dissent where differing views were documented.
Ali Riaz, vice-chair of the commission, said: "The final text of the July Charter reflects the views of all parties. It has been sent to political parties today for review and signature."
Parties have been requested to submit the names of two representatives to the commission by 5pm on Sept 13 for signing. The Charter pledges that parties will ensure legal and constitutional protection at every stage of implementation.
While earlier drafts included specific legal obligations, the final draft now commits only to constitutional integration, saying the Charter will be incorporated fully "as a schedule or appropriately", and signatories will not question its validity or necessity in court.
The pledge notes that the interim government will immediately implement actionable items.
Earlier drafts contained eight implementation commitments, guaranteeing that the provisions, policies, and decisions of the Charter would take precedence over conflicting constitutional or legal provisions.
This clause was introduced at the insistence of the Jamaat-e-Islami and the party formed with leaders of the July movement, the National Citizen Party, as the Charter's legal foundation.
The BNP and several other parties opposed granting it constitutional primacy, resulting in the final draft limiting the integration to schedule form only.
The commission initially sent the draft to parties for comments until Aug 22. Following feedback, additional consultations were conducted to resolve dissenting opinions.
The final consensus incorporates the views of 33 parties and alliances, including the 12-party coalition. From Mar 20 to May 19, the commission held 44 meetings with 32 parties and alliances, supplemented by repeated consultations with select parties. Subsequently, 30 parties and alliances were engaged in a second round of discussions on 20 priority issues.
The resulting "July National Accord 2025" was unanimously adopted, accommodating minor dissenting opinions while representing a collective political consensus.