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Parliamentarians stress upon govt not to allow transportation of weapons to NATO forces |
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ISLAMABAD, March 30 (APP): Parliamentarians on Friday stressed upon the government not to allow transportation of arms and ammunition to NATO forces in Afghanistan and urged the United States to stop drone attacks and respect Pakistan’s sovereignty. During discussion on recommendations of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security in joint sitting of the Parliament, members from across the isle unanimously voiced to keep Pakistan’s interests supreme and formulate an independent foreign policy.
Resuming debate on recommendations of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security, PML-Q Secretary General Mushahid Hussain Sayyed said that all decisions regarding national security should be taken by the Parliament.
He said in the
past all important decisions regarding national security, nuclear,
missile programmes were taken by the civilians. The Atomic programme was
initiated by Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, missile programme’s decision was
taken by Shaheed Benazir Bhutto while missile tests were carried out by
Nawaz Sharif. He said the Parliamentarians should not be scared of
taking position on this vital issue and debate it with open heart.
“Now we have
the opportunity and the time has come to take all decisions regarding
our foreign policy, national security, Nato supply etc”. He hoped that
the opposition members will not escape and seriously take part in the
debate.
Mushahid said
that drone attacks should not be allowed at any cost and Pakistan should
take responsibility for its territory. About supply to Nato forces in
Afghanistan, he categorically said that supply of ammunitions through
NATO containers should be strictly banned while we should talk with the
United States regarding supply of other things to NATO.
He said that we have to ensure that our relations with our neighbours, particularly Afghanistan and Iran are not spoiled.
He criticized the US double standard regarding establishment of peace in Afghanistan
while bombing Pakistan’s territory and preparing itself to fight with
Iran. He said they would oppose the US use of force against Iran.
Senator Sehar
Kamran said all decisions regarding foreign policy and future
engagements with the US and NATO should reflect will of the people of
the country and must be taken with consensus. She said that drone
attacks would not be allowed at any cost. She applauded the government
for engaging the Parliament on the vital issue.
Maulana Abdul
Malik, MNA from FATA said all the political parties and parliamentarians
should show unity and consensus on this important issue.
He said our
unity would give a positive message to the world and prove sovereignty
of the Parliament. He said that NATO supply should be halted at any
cost.
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Presidential address to the joint sitting of parliament |
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