Islamabad:The Senate session commenced at the Parliament House with Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani presiding. The session included a Fateha led by Opposition Leader Raja Nasir Abbas for the victims of a recent railway accident.
According to Radio Pakistan, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stated that the emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was imposed in accordance with the Constitution, aiming to eliminate terrorism. He emphasized that the decision was made after thorough deliberation to ensure constitutional compliance.
Minister Naqvi mentioned that security forces are making sacrifices in the fight against terrorism, while criticizing the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for making speeches against the martyrs. He highlighted that Afghan nationals were involved in eighty percent of terrorist activities. Naqvi also noted that the government initiated dialogue with the PTI to address terrorism but faced setbacks due to actions by the provincial chief minister and advisor Murad Saeed, despite consensus on several points.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar addressed the Senate, affirming that the emergency aligns with Article 232 of the Constitution due to serious security threats. He assured that the proclamation would be presented to Parliament for approval within ten days. Dar called for accountability regarding funds allocated to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for counter-terrorism and stressed the need for political reconciliation alongside effective counter-terrorism measures.
The Senate is scheduled to meet again tomorrow at 4 p.m.