NA shows “deep concern” over middle Eastern crisis
NA shows “deep concern” over middle Eastern crisis: On Thursday, 08th, June, 2017, the National Assembly passed a unanimous resolution expressing its “deep concern” over the Middle Eastern crisis which involved brotherly Muslim countries in the Gulf region, particularly Saudi Arab and Qatar.
The resolution which was moved by Law Minister Zahid Hamid, was approved by the house, the resolution called upon all countries to show restraint and resolve all differences through dialogue.
The resolution further read “This House also called upon the (Pakistani) government to take concrete steps towards forging unity among the Muslim Ummah in accordance with the Parliament’s unanimous resolution of February 2015”
Fateha for the victims of terrorist attacks in Iran were offered at the start of the proceedings. During the proceedings the Lower House also passed a separate resolution which condemned the terror attacks on the Iranian parliament and the mausoleum of Ayatollah Khomeini, the late leader of Iran revolution.
Furthermore the House, through a resolution which was moved by Qaumi Watan Party chief Aftab Sherpao, had expressed its solidarity with the people of the brotherly neighbour Iran. “The House reiterates its resolve to jointly combat the menace of terrorism in the region” said the resolution.
A similar resolution was also passed by the Senate which was moved by PPP’s Kareem Ahmed Khwaja.
Other than making speeches on the budget, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle consumed half of the time on the Middle East crisis and the terrorist attacks in Iran.
Senator Sherpao during the proceedings, before presenting the resolution, asked the government of Pakistan to play a proactive role to diffuse tension in the region. “The national security committee should also give a briefing to the parliament.”
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf lawmaker Shireen Mazari also supported the idea of a briefing by the national security to the parliament. She added that Pakistan needs to distance itself from the Saudi-led military alliance before completely examining all dimensions of the coalition and its terms of reference.
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