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The Silence of Pakistani Government and Media over the Brutal Violence in Myanmar is Beyond Comprehension; It is the Need of the Hour to Raise Voice against the Inhuman Act of Myanmar and Stop its Atrocities on Muslim Population on Immediate Basis: Youth Parliament Pakistan |
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Islamabad, August 27: Youth Parliament Pakistan’s proceedings of the house were initiated with a resolution expressing solidarity with the Muslims of Myanmar. Youth Parliament Pakistan started its 4th Parliamentary session in Islamabad with the discussion on Burma killings. The parliamentarians urged the Government of Pakistan to utilize diplomatic channels in order to deal with the unjustified bloodshed of the Muslims. “Concrete actions should be taken by the government of Myanmar in order to ensure the access of international media to the areas which have been the direct subject of the brutality and discriminatory policy against the Rohingya Muslims”, a motion moved by Minister of Finance Planning Affairs and Economics Mr. Najeeb Abid Baloch (YP05-BALOCHISTAN03). Later, Youth Minister for Information, Mr. Muhammad Usama Riaz (YP37-PUNJAB17) moved the motion to discuss the possible recommendations for the Youth Media Policy 2012. Mr. Siraj Memon (YP57-SINDH09) was of the opinion that the electronic and print media in Pakistan is still in its preliminary and transitional phase. “No initiative of the Youth Media Policy should be contradictory to the sovereignty and integrity of the nation at large”. He added. Youth Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence Ms. Shaheera Jalil Albasit (YP56-SINDH08) moved a motion to seek suggestions regarding bilateral relations between India and Pakistan. The minister was of the view that roadmap designed by the ministry in consultation with the concerned standing committee would pave the way to explore new horizons for the improved bilateral relations between the two rival nations. Youth Minister for Law, Parliamentary Affairs and Human Rights Mr. Muhammad Umar Riaz (YP36-PUNJAB16) expressed serious reservations over the gross violation of human rights by the Indian forces in the occupied territory of Kashmir. He was of the view that the liberalization of visa policy would contribute a lot for reducing the trust deficit between the two countries. The session was adjourned till the next day. The 4th Youth Parliament Pakistan is supported by the Danish International Development Agency, Government of Denmark as recognition of the importance of young people's involvement in democracy and democratic practices. |
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