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5th Youth Parliament Pakistan take Oath

Islamabad, February 26, 2013; The second day of the First Session of the Youth Parliament Pakistan 2013 began with the Oath Taking Ceremony of the members. Mr. Wazir Ahmed Jogezai, Former Deputy Speaker, National Assembly of Pakistan served as the Speaker. Oath taking ceremony was followed by a discussion on 'New Electoral rolls in Pakistan' led by Mr. Ahmed Bilal Mehboob, President PILDAT. According to him, the electoral list prepared for general elections 2012 is relatively better than the ones prepared previously. He highlighted the use of computerized CNIC, which in its real sense has helped in the decrease of name duplication and other manipulations.

Mr. Saqlain Saleem (YP20-PUNJAB03) proposed a resolution to discuss the recent sectarian violence targeted at the Hazara's particularly, and Shia's generally. A number of Youth Parliamentarians argued that it is the Government's responsibility to ensure the safety and freedom of all the ethnicities living in Pakistan. Mr. Ali Humayun (YP58-SINDH10) amended the resolution that it's not only the Shia killing but target killing that is of grave nature. The resolution was passed unanimously.

Another Resolution was moved by Mr. Arslan Ali (YP52-SINDH04) that highlighted the Election Commission of Pakistan that was made after the full and complete consensus from all political parties and no undemocratic forces should be allowed to raise question on the un biasness of the commission. Parliamentarians were divided with regards to this resolution. Ms. Akrameen Irfan (YP18-PUNJAB01) was of the opinion that outsiders and undemocratic forces should be allowed to question the ECP. However, Mr. Arslan Ali (YP52-SINDH04) replied that Article 19 of the 'Constitution of Pakistan' states that if National Interest is at stake then freedom of speech is subject to restriction. Despite the arguments this resolution got passed successfully.

The proceedings of the session are adjourned till 9:00am, February 27, 2013.

Youth Parliament Pakistan is Project managed and conceived by Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development & Transparency (PILDAT) and 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 in Pakistan.

 

 

 
 

 
     
 

 
     
 

 
     
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