Islamabad:The joint sitting of Parliament has adopted two resolutions approving the proclamations of emergency and Governor's Rule issued by the President on the 11th of this month in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This session took place at the Parliament House, chaired by Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, where resolutions were moved by Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry.
According to Radio Pakistan, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar emphasized the constitutional necessity for the joint sitting's approval. He noted that the decision for imposing emergency was a last resort due to the serious security challenges in the province, criticizing the provincial government's focus on political mobilization over security concerns.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar called for unified efforts to combat terrorism and ensure fundamental rights in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He also mentioned regular meetings between the PTI founder and his spouse. Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan, Engineer Amir Muqam, accused the PTI government of having a lenient stance towards terrorists and stated that the people welcome the emergency imposition.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi highlighted the federal government’s attempts to involve the provincial government in counterterrorism efforts. He expressed disappointment over the PTI's inconsistency between its statements and actions. Naqvi assured continued federal support in financial matters and urged an objective assessment of facts by the opposition.
Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf and PPP leader Sherry Rehman stressed collective and unified efforts against terrorism. Aimal Wali Khan hoped for peace with the new setup, and Raja Pervaiz Ashraf underscored prioritizing national interest over politics. The Joint Sitting of the Parliament has now been prorogued.