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Youth Parliament deplores political, sectarian and ethnic violence |
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Islamabad, April 16; Youth Parliament Pakistan deplored all violence in Pakistan including political, ethnic and sectarian violence on the first day of its second session that began in Islamabad. The session started with a calling attention notice to pay tribute to the 135 individuals including 124 soldiers buried under the Siachen avalanche. The Youth Parliament observed 2 minutes of silence in respect of this tragic national loss. The Youth Minister of Foreign Affairs and Defence Mr. Muhammad Waqar (YP38-PUNJAB18) presented a view which was unanimously accepted that Siachen should no longer be a battleground between Pakistan and India. Both Pakistan and India should come forward with their future policy review and ink a peace treaty for Siachen. Condemning the terrible law and order situation in Gilgit-Baltistan, Ms. Mehreen Syeda (YP29-PUNJAB09) was of the view that while federal government is also responsible but a greater responsibility to maintain law and order is that of the Government of Gilgit Baltistan which needs to adopt all necessary measures to make the lives of those living in Gilgit Baltistan safe and peaceful. The treasury benches introduced a resolution asking the Federal Government of Pakistan to take strong steps to ensure durable peace in Karachi as it is the hub of all economic activities. Youth Minister of Law and Parliamentary Affairs Mr. Muhammad Umar Riaz (YP36-PUNJAB16) said that the people of Karachi demand peace. He said that a strong and neutral law enforcement agency is required to bring Karachi to its normal position. The session was adjourned till Tuesday, 10 am. |
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