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Youth Parliament Pakistan demands a strict action against the terrorist organizations which are trying to destabilize the state and electoral process |
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Islamabad, April 23, 2013; Second Session of fifth Youth Parliament Pakistan began today in Islamabad. The session started with a calling attention notice to discuss the alarming situation of deadly terrorist attacks against politicians during the election campaign to undermine the democratic system of Pakistan. The members demanded adequate security measures for the 2013 elections for a secured environment for the people to vote. Ms. Zaib Liaqat (YP26-PUNJAB09) presented a view that the overseas Pakistanis should be given the right to vote which will impact the three million Pakistanis living abroad. The attainment of which is possible by introducing a "postal balloting" along with the establishment of polling stations at the embassies and consulates in foreign jurisdictions and the embassy officials. The Youth Opposition leader Mr. Kashif Ali (YP51-SINDH03) was of the opinion that the Election Commission of Pakistan and the Embassies of Pakistan are not capable of holding free, fair and transparent elections in this short notice. He also said that the political appointment in the embassies can derail the goal of free, fair and transparent elections. Mr. Ejaz Sarwar (YP21-PUNJAB04) presented a resolution on the issue of Kashmir dispute for which there should be visa regime and trade liberalization so that both countries gradually move towards the resolution of the Kashmir issue which holds a central position in Pakistani foreign policy. Members were of the opinion that the issue of Kashmir lies in the non-violent solution hence talks between the two countries should take place as soon as the new Pakistani Government is sworn in. The session was adjourned till tomorrow i.e. Wednesday, 09:00 am. |
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