ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Thursday unanimously condemned Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s remarks on Pakistan’s provinces, denouncing them as “delusional” and accusing New Delhi of deliberately attempting to rewrite historical facts.
On Sunday, Singh claimed that “civilisationally, Sindh will always be a part of India” and went on to suggest that “who knows, tomorrow Sindh may return to India again.” His remarks drew a sharp response from Pakistan’s Foreign Office, which condemned them as “dangerously revisionist” and reflective of an expansionist Hindutva worldview.
Asad Alam Niazi of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) moved the resolution in the house for passage. The House passed the resolution unanimously.
According to the resolution, “This House strongly condemns the recent remarks asserting that “Sindh may one day return to India” and that “civilization Sindh will always remain a part of India.” These statements are historically incorrect, politically irresponsible, and contrary to the recognized geopolitical realities of the Indo-Pak region.
“The House reaffirms that Sindh is an integral part of the sovereign State of Pakistan and urges all individuals and institutions to refrain from making misleading, based, and destabilizing statements.’
Later, the National passed three bills, including the King Hamad University of Nursing and Associated Medical Sciences Bill, 2025, the Daanish Schools Authority Bill, 2025, and the Qanun-e-Shahadat (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
Four bills were introduced in the House, including the Karachi Port Trust (Amendment) Bill, 2025, the Islamabad Capital Territory Senior Citizens (Amendment) Bill, 2025, the National Fund for Culture Heritage (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the National College of Arts Institute (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry said the government is taking firm measures to curb rising air pollution in the capital, including action against smoke-emitting vehicles and steps to promote electric transport.
Responding to a Calling Attention Notice in the National Assembly, he said Islamabad is known for its clean air and greenery, and the government — along with the Climate Change Ministry and ICT administration — is working to preserve it.
Lawmakers noted that air quality in Islamabad had worsened compared to last year and called for improved monitoring. The minister acknowledged that population growth and increased traffic were key contributors to pollution, adding that the EPA was enforcing regulations strictly and action against brick kilns had been intensified.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Comments
Comments are closed for this article.