Joint resolution on Pakistan's role in Yemen war approved
Resolution stated that Pakistan will not be involved in the Middle Eastern war.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – A joint resolution on Pakistan’s role in Yemen war was unanimously approved on Friday in the Parliament. The resolution stated that Pakistan will not be involved in the Middle Eastern war. The resolution also stressed on Pakistan’s role as a mediator. Pakistan’s Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif approved the draft of the resolution.
According to the details, the resolution stated that Pakistan should adopt a neutral stance in the Yemen crisis. The resolution also called for United Nations (UN) to mediate ceasefire through Organization of Islamic States (OIS). It also called for the international community and the Muslims around the world to step up their efforts for peace in Yemen. The resolution stated that Pakistan will stand with Saudi Arabia if its security or the security of Harmain Shareefain was threatened.
The Parliament’s joint meeting was presided by Speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq. The resolution was presented by the Minister of Finance Ishaq Dar.
The resolution stated it welcomes government’s decision to call Parliament’s joint meeting for Yemen crisis.
The resolution acknowledged the relief efforts in Yemen while expressing concern for Yemen’s deteriorating security situation and the humanitarian crisis. An appeal was made through the resolution to all those involved in the Yemen crisis to resolve their conflicts by peaceful means.
The joint resolution acknowledged government’s efforts in rescuing Pakistanis and foreign nationals stranded in Yemen. China’s help was also appreciated in the resolution in this regard.
The joint resolution stated that the Yemen crisis could worsen the situation in the region. International and local efforts for peace and stability in Yemen were acknowledged in the joint resolution.
The resolution also stated that the war in Yemen was not sectarian but could develop into one.
PM Nawaz Sharif was congratulated for the unanimous approval of the resolution by members of the Parliament.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) also presented its resolution after the government. Both drafts were discussed and then a new resolution formulated.
