Daily Times

ISLAMABAD: At the outset of the National Assembly (NA) proceedings on Thursday, the House offered Fateha for martyred in the terrorist attacks in Iran.

Speaking at the floor of the House, the members strongly condemned the terrorist attacks on the Iranian Parliament and mausoleum of Ayatollah Khomeini. The National Assembly also passed a unanimous resolution strongly condemning the terrorist attacks.

The resolution moved by Minister for Law and Justice Zahid Hamid expressed solidarity with the people and the Parliament of brotherly neighbour Iran. The resolution reiterated the resolve to jointly combat the menace of terrorism with our neighbours in the region.

The House also adopted another unanimous resolution expressing deep concerns over the recent developments in relations involving brotherly Muslim states in the Gulf region including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

The resolution moved by Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao called upon all the countries to show restraints and resolve all differences through dialogue. The resolution also called upon the government to take concrete steps towards forging unity among the Muslims Ummah in the region.

Taking part in the discussion, Iftikharud din said that steps should be taken for the promotion of tourism in the country particularly in the Northern Areas. He said that the security clearance of the tourists should also be made easy on fast track.