ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee on Defence on Thursday, while discussing the prevailing law and order situation, condemned the terror incidents of 9th May 2023.
The committee meeting was held under the chairmanship of MNA Farrukh Altaf.
The committee remarked that it was imperative for every citizen of Pakistan to respect the sanctity of the institutions and the public property of Pakistan. The committee also paid tribute to the martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for Pakistan.
Barjees Tahir, MNA moved a resolution as under: “The Standing Committee on Defence expresses solidarity with the Armed Forces of Pakistan, who are the pride of our nation. The committee strongly condemns the incidents of terror that happened on 9th May. Such incidents are deplorable and intolerable, and must be dealt with sternly. We unanimously condemn the incidents of violence of 9th May, which have deeply hurt the sentiments of the nation. We stand with our Armed Forces.”
The committee passed the resolution, unanimously, and recommended that the perpetrators of the violent incidents must be dealt with an iron hand.
The Ministry of Defence additional secretary thanked the committee for recognising the role and sacrifices of the Armed Forces of Pakistan to ensure the prosperity of the country.
The committee expressed its desire to visit the General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi as a symbol of solidarity with the armed forces of Pakistan.
The committee deferred, “The Institute of Space Technology (Amendment) Bill, 2022,” (moved by Muhammad Jamalud Din, MNA) till the next meeting.
Members Rubina Irfan, Chaudhary Muhammad Barjess Tahir, Muhammad Khan Daha, Ramesh Kumar Vankwani, and Salahuddin Ayubi, MNAs attended the meeting. In addition to the members, the attendees of the committee meeting included the additional secretary Ministry of Defence and the additional registrar Institute of Space Technology.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2023
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