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Pakistan to pass resolution against US House demand, says Ishaq Dar.
In response to the recent resolution passed by the US House of Representatives which calls for an inquiry into the February 8 general elections, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced on Thursday that Pakistan will pass its own resolution.
The US House of Representatives, earlier this week, in a big majority, voted to demand a “full and independent investigation of claims of interference or irregularities” in the polls.
The resolution HR 901 was passed by a massive 368 against seven votes on Tuesday, which makes 85% of the total American lawmakers in the legislature.
Concluding the debate on budget cut motions, Dar said that the government is aware of the US resolution and stated that the proposed Pakistani resolution would be shared with both opposition and treasury members, calling for a united and sovereign stance.
“In response to [US Congress], we will also bring about a resolution. We must show our sovereignty, we must show our unity, we must show that we mean business. This [resolution] makes no sense.”
“I believe that the [US] should reciprocate mutual dignity and respect,” Dar said
“We should come in unity with a clear resolution against the US resolution,” the deputy prime minister said.
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Meanwhile, PTI members welcomed the US resolution.
“A positive push in the right direction, along the lines of our own constitution, for democracy, rule of law, civilian control over our armed forces (not vice versa), personal freedoms, etc,” PTI’s Arif Alvi said on X.
Dar said in his speech that Pakistan is not internationally isolated as its elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council.
He further said that Pakistan will use this position to raise voice for the Kashmir issue and address the situation in Gaza.
The Foreign Minister said that government is working to maintain good relations with neighbor Afghanistan to ensure peace in the region.
Ishaq Dar is totally unfit for the post of Finance Minister.
Wants to pass a resolution against US Resolution supporting democracy and human rights in Pakistan. And thinks that’s how he can “show sovereignty”.
Dude, if anything, pass a reciprocal resolution supporting democracy…
— Ayesha Ijaz Khan (@ayeshaijazkhan) June 27, 2024
Dar said that government is holding talks with with Afghan officials and he himself will visit Afghanistan in coming days.
Dar said that government is also working tirelessly on economic recovery as its an essential part of country’s growth.
He expressed optimism about Pakistan’s ability to navigate through its current economic difficulties, highlighting the nation’s potential for resilience and progress.
