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“Dual Nationality Bill will have serious consequences and will pave the way for the hostile forces to undermine the country’s unity on the direction of their foreign mentors: Youth Parliament Pakistan

Islamabad, August 29: “Pakistan and India should make the Indus Water Commission more effective by ensuring the exchange of data about the projects on the western rivers in order to minimize the chances of any future water dispute between the two neighboring countries” Youth Parliamentarian said while discussing a resolution in the house.

Earlier, proceedings of the house were initiated by the originally starred and un-starred questions.  In response to a question, Muhammad Umar Riaz (YP36-PUNJAB16), Youth Minister for Law, Parliamentary Affairs and Human Rights said, “National Accountability Bureau, being an anti-corruption organization is charged with the responsibility of elimination of corruption through holistic approach of awareness, prevention and enforcement. The Bureau’s operational functions are enumerated in section 9 of the National Accountability Ordinance (NAB) Ordinance 1999.” Ms. Shaheera Jalil Albasit (YP56-SINDH08), Youth Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defense explained the agreement existing between Government and USA through which Pakistan agreed to open NATO supplies. Mr. Aamir Khan Khichi (YP30-PUNJAB10), Youth Minister of Interior, Kashmir Affairs, GB and FATA highlighted the steps taken by the government to control the smuggling of goods from India to Pakistan.

While discussing a resolution Ms. Ushna Ahmed (YP59-SINDH11) was of the view that in order to take a step forward in normalizing Pakistan-India relation the visa restrictions between the two countries should be relaxed. Mr. Haseeb Ahsan (YP51-SINDH03) condemned the violation of territorial laws by India.  Mr. Muhammad Zafar Siddique (YP39-PUNJAB19) said that the  dual nationality bill would compromise our national sovereignty and territorial integrity. The House also discussed various resolutions regarding the student unions, recent killings of Shia Community in Babo Sur.

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