ISLAMABAD Feb 13 (TNS): National Assembly passed a resolution recognizing the services of human rights activist Asma Jehangir for democracy, rule of law and constitutionalism.
The resolution moved by Syed Naveed Qamar acknowledged her brave struggle for oppressed segments of society and against rights abuses.
The resolution said that Asma Jehangir defended the rights of voiceless, the poor, the downtrodden and dispossessed and spoke out for the victims of violence and against discrimination on the basis of gender and religion.
Paying tributes to the struggle of Asma Jehangir, the resolution said that being elected representatives, we are committed to protection and upholding of fundamental human rights.
The Senate passed four condolence resolutions on the deaths of prominent human rights activist Asma Jehangir former Senators Mir Hazar Khan Bajrani and Abdul Majeed. The house held a condolence reference in memory of late Asma Jehangir.
The House also held condolence reference in memory of late Senator Haji Saifullah Khan Bangash. The resolution moved by Leader of House Raja Zafar-ul-Haq said that Saifullah Khan Bangash was a distinguished politician, seasoned parliamentarian and a renowned businessman. He made useful contributions in the Senate’s discussions.
The resolution said that the services rendered by late Bangash will long be remembered. Commiserating with the bereaved family, the house prayed to God Almighty to shower his blessings on the departed soul.
On the occasion, the members paid glowing tributes to the services of Saifullah Khan Bangash. They said the death of Bangash has deprived the parliament of a seasoned and a highly caliber politician.
The members said that Saifullah Khan Bangash always strived to work for the welfare of the people of his area.
The house also offered fateha for the departed souls of Senator Haji Saifullah Khan Bangash, former Senator Mir Hazar Khan Bajrani, Asma Jahangir, Qazi Wajid and the security personnel martyred in recent terror attacks.
