National Assembly condemns killings in Egypt

The National Assembly on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution‚ condemning the killing of civilians in Egypt in a crackdown on the supporters of ousted President Mohammad Morsi.  

Reports say that at least 421 people died when security forces stormed two camps which supporters of ousted leader Mohammed Morsi in Cairo on Wednesday. 

A state of emergency was declared and curfews imposed in Egyptian cities.

The resolution, moved an opposition lawmaker from Jamaat-e-Islami, Sahibzada Tariqullah, in the National Assembly, expressed grave dismay and concern over the incidents of violence in Egypt that left a large number of people dead.

“The House supports the brotherly people of Egypt and calls upon the Pakistan government to convey concern to the Egyptian government over the loss of so many innocent lives.”

The resolution urges the Egyptian government to show restraint and resolve the issue through constitutional‚ legal and political means by adhering to dialogue so that democracy can be restored as soon as possible in accordance with the wishes of the people of Egypt.  

The resolution called upon the Pakistani government to convey grave concerns of the parliament and the people of Pakistani over the killings of civilians.  

Several members condemned the crackdown on the supporters of deposed President Morsi and called for an end to the use of force against civilians.

Interior Minister, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, expressed concerns over recent incidents of violence in Egypt while responding to the remarks by the lawmakers.

He said Egypt is a sovereign country but this is an era of democracy and violations of human rights and massacre of people cannot be allowed.

The Foreign Ministry also expressed serious concerns at the use of forces against peaceful demonstrators which resulted into the killing of hundreds of people.

“The Government of Pakistan expresses its dismay and deep concern over the use of force by the Egyptian security forces against unarmed civilians which resulted in loss of innocent lives in Cairo and other cities,” the Foreign Ministry said.

Jamaat-e-Islami has announced to stage protest demonstrations against the killing in Egypt on Friday.“

The Jamaat Chief, Syed Munawar Hasan, has asked the people to participate in the rallies and show solidarity with the people of Egypt.

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