Punjab assembly adopts resolution against US drones

Punjab assembly on Friday adopted a unanimous resolution, condemning the American drone strikes in the country’s tribal regions.

Law Minister, Rana Sanaullah, moved the resolution which was also supported by the opposition members.’\

The opposition Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf had earlier tabled a resolution against the US attacks however it was deferred to create consensus on the draft.

The assembly passed the unanimous resolution‚ condemning the drone attacks on the basis of vague information and termed them as against the sovereignty and security of the country and against international laws.

The resolution asked the Federal Government to make it clear to U.S. that the drone attacks are not acceptable.

The resolution also fully supported categorical stance taken by Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, and his efforts in this regard.

The resolution also called for evolving national consensus against terrorism.

The US routinely fire missiles into Pakistan’s Waziristan tribal region despite Pakistan’s strong opposition. Islamabad insists US attacks are counterproductive in the war against armed militants.

The US rejects Pakistan’s calls and says that the drones target militants blamed for cross-border attacks into Afghanistan.

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