ISLAMABAD: The revised recommendations of high level Parliamentary Committee on National Security PCNS presented in joint session of parliament Thursday evening declared that sovereignty of Pakistan shall not be compromised and envisaged that relationship with United States should be based on mutual respect for sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of each other.
The 14-point recommendations‚ presented by PCNS Chairman Senator Mian Raza Rabbani, say that US footprint in Pakistan must be reviewed.
This would mean an immediate cessation of drone attacks inside Pakistan‚ cessation of infiltration into Pakistani territory on any pretext‚ including hot pursuit; Pakistani territory including its air space shall not be used for transportation of arms and ammunition to Afghanistan.
The recommendations also say that Pakistan's nuclear program and assets‚ including its safety and security cannot be compromised.
The US-India civil nuclear agreement has significantly altered strategic balance in the region and therefore‚ Pakistan should seek from the US and others a similar treatment.
The strategic position of Pakistan vis-à-vis India on the subject of FMCT (Fissile Material Cut off Treaty) must not be compromised and this principle be kept in view in negotiations on this matter.
They reiterate Pakistan should seek an unconditional apology from the US for November 26, 2011 unprovoked Salala check post incident.
Those held responsible for Mohmand Agency attack should be brought to justice. Pakistan should be given assurances that such attacks or any other acts impinging on the country's sovereignty will not recur.
Ministry of Defense and Pakistan Air Force PAF should formulate new flying rules for areas contiguous to the border. As per revised recommendations‚ no verbal agreement regarding national security shall be entered into by the Government or any department or organization with any foreign Government or authority.
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