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PILDAT
to hold Memorial for the Martyred Members of the Youth
Parliament Pakistan |
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July 25; PILDAT is holding a Memorial for
the members of the Youth Parliament Pakistan who were
martyred last year on July 28, 2010 in an Air Blue (flight
Ed 202) plane crash enroute to Islamabad to attend the
concluding session of the 3rd batch of Youth Parliament
Pakistan.
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PILDAT demands
early completion of Air Blue Plane Crash Investigation &
monument in victims’ memory |
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Islamabad, October 28: At the completion of three months to
the Air Blue Plane Crash in Margallla Hills, PILDAT demands
that the investigation of the incident be expeditiously
completed and made public. The tragic Air Blue Plane Crash on
July 28, 2010 saw the death of 6 of the members of the Youth
Parliament Pakistan who were traveling to attend its Fifth and Final Session of
the Youth Parliament here in Islamabad.
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Condolence Reference to
pay tribute to 6 martyred Members of Youth Parliament
Youth Parliament Martyrs
Remembered |
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Karachi, August 11; The
6 Martyrs of Youth Parliament Pakistan who lost their lives in
an air crash on July 28, 2010, were fondly remembered in a
Condolence Reference organised here by PILDAT, the Secretariat
of Youth Parliament Pakistan.
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Mourning the martyrs of democracy: Youth Parliament elects
new Prime Minister; holds a commemoration ceremony for the
martyrs at Margalla hills alongside the CDA Chairman,
Chief Commissioner Islamabad |
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Islamabad, August 01; On the concluding day of the fifth
and final session of the Youth Parliament Pakistan
2009-2010 batch, the members elected a new Youth Prime
Minister with a heavy heart while reminiscing about their
lost leadership in the plane crash of July 28. Mr.
Hassan Sajjad Naqvi (YP25-PUNJAB07) took oath as the
Youth Prime Minister. The oath was administered by Youth
Deputy Speaker Ms. Ayesha Bilal Bhatti
(YP27-PUNJAB09).
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Lack of Political Will the key reason for not achieving
Education goals: Ahsan Iqbal |
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Islamabad, July 31; Lack of political will is the key
reason for not achieving the Education goals, said Mr.
Ahsan Iqbal, MNA; former Federal Minister for
Education while addressing the Youth Parliament Pakistan
on the topic of the State of Education in Pakistan.
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Youth
Parliament discusses foreign policy as a tribute to the
deceased Youth Prime Minister
Foreign policy is based on ground realties, not wishful
thinking: Khurshid Kasuri |
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Islamabad, July 30: “Realism and idealism both are
important in the formulation of foreign policy. The
strength and weakness of a foreign policy is directly
related to the country’s governance, economic and domestic
situation, said Mr. Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri, former
Foreign Minister of Pakistan while addressing the Youth
Parliament Pakistan on an Overview of Pakistan’s Foreign
Policy.
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Mr. Adam Thomson offers condolences to Youth Parliament on
the loss of 6 Members
UK will never turn its back on Pakistan: British High
Commissioner Adam Thomson |
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Islamabad, July 29; British High Commissioner,
Mr. Adam Thomson, who joined Youth Parliament here today
on the first regular session after the tragedy of the
death of 6 Members of Youth Parliament, offered his
condolences and observed a minute of silence on the sad
and tragic death of MYPs.
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Youth Parliament pays glowing tribute to its Prime
Minister & fellow Members |
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Islamabad, July 29: The Youth Parliament that met here
today after one day of mourning paid glowing tribute to
its Prime Minister and fellow Members who died in a plane
crash yesterday while on their way to join the fifth and
final session of Youth Parliament.
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PILDAT mourns the death of Youth Parliament
Members on-board Airblue Flight ED 202 |
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Islamabad, July 28; PILDAT expresses deepest sorrow at the
sad demise of 6 Members of Youth Parliament Pakistan,
including the Youth Prime Minister, on board the airblue
flight ED 202 that has crashed this morning.
PILDAT serves as the secretariat of the Youth Parliament
Pakistan. The 6 members of Youth Parliament on board the
flight were travelling from Karachi to join the Youth
Parliament session, final session of this batch, that
began in Islamabad today.
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Youth Parliament
Steering Committee and Members express shock and sorrow at
the tragedy of Airblue plane crash that had 6 Members of
Youth Parliament on board |
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Islamabad, July 28; The Youth Parliament members were
joined here today by Chairman Youth Parliament Steering
Committee Senator S. M. Zafar and Mr. Wazir Jogezai,
Member, in the session that began with a resolution
expressing shock and sorrow at the national tragedy of
plane crash today that had 6 Members of Youth Parliament
on board, including other 159 passengers.
The 6
Members of Youth Parliament on board the Airblue flight ED
202, who were travelling to join the Youth Parliament
session today, include:
1. Mr. Hassan Javed Khan, (YP39-SINDH02; Blue)
Youth Prime Minister
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Ms. Syeda Rabab Zehra Naqvi, (YP41-SINDH04;
Blue) Youth Information Minister
3. Mr. Bilal Jamaee, (YP44-SINDH07; Green)
Youth Shadow Minister for Information
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Mr. Prem Chand, (YP38-SINDH01; Blue),
Youth Minister for Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs
5. Mr. Owais bin Laiq (YP45-SINDH08; Green),
Member Youth Parliament Standing Committee on
Information
6. Syed Arsalan Ahmad (YP42-SINDH05; Blue),
Member Youth Parliament Standing Committee on
Information
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Youth Parliament Secretariat and members expressed deep
sadness and anguish at the horrible tragedy. “We stand by
the aggrieved families and pray for the safety and
survival of our fellow members,” the members said in a
resolution passed in the House. The Youth Parliament noted
that an inquiry has been ordered and hoped that it swiftly
and objectively concludes by bringing to light the real
reason behind the plane crash.
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Fifth
and the Final Session of the Youth Parliament Pakistan
2009-10 begins today: Education and Foreign Policy of
Pakistan will be the key topics under discussion |
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Islamabad, July 28, 2010: The Fifth and Final Session of
the 3rd batch of Youth Parliament Pakistan will begin
today here in Islamabad. The session, which will span over
5 days, will cover key topics of State of Education
System and Foreign Policy of Pakistan.
A
representative from the British government will
address Youth Parliament on the topic of UK’s Foreign
Policy towards Pakistan on Thursday, July 29, 2010
while Mr. Khurshid Mehmud Kasuri, Former Foreign
Minister of Pakistan will address the Youth Parliament on
Friday, July 30, 2010 on the topic of Foreign
Policy of Pakistan. Mr. Ahsan Iqbal, MNA,
Former Federal Minister for Education will address the
Youth Parliament Pakistan on Saturday, July 31, 2010
on the topic of State of the Education System in
Pakistan.
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Youth
Parliament Pakistan concludes Study Visit to the UK by
visiting the Constituency of Mr. Malcom Wicks, MP in
Croydon |
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London, July 11; The Youth Parliament Pakistan delegation
completed its Study Visit to UK in London on Friday by
visiting the constituency of Mr. Malcolm Wicks, MP
in Croydon.
The
delegation, that was received in the Croydon Town Hall by
Mr. Wicks, discussed in detail the constituency relations
of the MP and the demarcation of roles between the local
government and the MP at the constituency level. The
delegates asked questions about the role as well as
involvement of the MP in the constituency. The delegation
also met with Mayor Councillor Avril Slipper and
Mayor’s Consort Mr. Harry Slipper. The Youth
Parliament Pakistan delegation introduced the Youth
Parliament Pakistan and its aims and objectives.
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Youth
Parliament Pakistan meets the Young Muslim Advisory Group,
National Union for Pakistani Students and Alumni and City
Circle, London |
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London, July 09: In a day devoted to interactions about
the British Muslim and Pakistani youth, its interaction
within the British society as well as its perceptions of
Pakistan, the Youth Parliament Pakistan held detailed
conversations yesterday with the Young Muslim Advisory
Group (YMAG), the National Union for Pakistani
Students and Alumni (NUPSA), and the City Circle,
London.
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Youth
Parliament Delegation visits Jang Group and Geo TV Offices
in London |
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London, July 9; Members of the Youth Parliament
delegation, currently on a Study Visit to UK, visited the
offices of the Jang Group and Geo in London
yesterday upon the invitation of the Jang Group. The
delegation shared their experiences of the Study Visit
with the key team of the Jang and Geo group and answered
questions about the objective of the Youth Parliament
visit to UK as well as the mandate and role of the Youth
Parliament Pakistan.
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Youth
Parliament Pakistan visits the UK Parliament; Watches live
proceedings of the House of Lords and the House of Commons |
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London, July 08: The Youth Parliament Pakistan spent the
entire day at the UK Parliament to understand the British
Parliamentary System and interact with Muslim origin
members of the Parliaments for an exchange of views.
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Youth
Parliament Delegates interviewed @ BBC World |
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London, July 7; Members of the Youth Parliament
delegation, currently on a Study Visit to UK, appeared on
the BBC World News and were interviewed at the BBC World
Service Radio by Ms. Mishal Husain and Mr. Owen Bennett
Jones respectively.
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Youth
Parliament Delegation interacts with the Chatham House,
Deputy Mayor of London and the FCO |
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London, July 7; On the second day of the Study Visit to
UK, the Youth Parliament delegation visited the offices of
the Royal Institute of International Affairs, The
Chatham House, the Greater London Authority as well as
the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
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Youth
Parliament Pakistan Study Visit to UK |
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London, July 06: The Youth Parliament Pakistan delegation
that is in London for a week-long study visit, met and
interacted yesterday with the Conservative Future, the
youth movement of the Conservative Party, UK; the
British
Youth Council, a youth related organization led by young
people, for young people, aged 25 and under, across the UK
and the UK Youth Parliament, that has over 500 elected MYPs (Members of Youth Parliament) and Deputy MYPs who
represent both young men and women, including young people
from a variety of ethnic backgrounds, and with physical
and learning disabilities in the UK.
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Youth
Parliament Pakistan undertakes Study Visit to United
Kingdom |
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Islamabad, July 02: A delegation of the Youth Parliament
Pakistan is due to visit United Kingdom from July 04 - 09,
2010 as part of a Youth Study Visit facilitated by PILDAT.
A 11 member delegation of the Youth Parliament Pakistan, a
project conceived, planned and implemented by PILDAT in
Pakistan since 2007, will be interacting with the UK Youth
Parliament, understanding the workings of the House of
Commons, UK, holding interactions with young office
bearers of youth wings of UK’s leading political parties
and engaging in a dialogue with British youth, especially
the Pakistani diaspora on issues of mutual concern and
interest.
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Youth Parliament Pakistan concludes its Fourth Session |
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Islamabad,
May 30: Youth Parliament Pakistan concluded its Fourth
Session here in Islamabad today. The topics under
discussion in the Fourth Session were National Identity
and Good Governance and Accountability.
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Youth Parliament Pakistan unanimously elects its new Prime
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Islamabad, May 29: Youth Parliament Pakistan elected its
new Prime Minister, Mr. Hassan Javed Khan
(YP39-SINDH02), who took oath of the office today here
at the Fourth Day of the Fourth session held in Islamabad.
Earlier, former Prime Minister Rana Amaar Faruq
(YP08-ICT01) submitted his resignation which in effect,
dissolved his cabinet.
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"We are
evolving as a nation; We should not be fixated with India and
must work build upon our own resources and system: Javed
Jabbar" |
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Islamabad, May 28:
"Pakistan is an unusual nation in a lot of ways; it has an invented name and
is one of the 3 countries out of 191 in the United Nations which is founded
on the basis of religion, "said Mr. Javed Jabbar, former Senator and
former Minister for Information & Media Development while addressing the
third day of the Fourth Session of Youth Parliament Pakistan on the topic of
National Identity.
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"Role of
Religion and National Identity are settled Issues; there is no
need to unsettle those" |
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Islamabad May, 27; The
role of religion and the Islamic identity of Pakistan are settled issues and
while the Youth should understand the basis of these, it serves no purpose
to unsettle these issues, said Mr. Mujib ur Rehman Shami, Editor in
Chief, Daily Pakistan and former President APNS and CPNE while addressing
the Youth Parliament Pakistan on the topic of National Identity on
its Second day of the Fourth Session
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Youth
Parliament Pakistan considers a youth policy on National
Identity; demands setting-up a Judicial Commission for the
Inquiry of Assassination of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto |
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Islamabad, May 26; On the first day of the fourth session of Youth
Parliament, the Youth Parliament began considering contours of a youth
policy on National Identity.
The session that is focusing on two topics of National Identity and
Good Governance and Accountability will see the members from two mock
parties to attempt to reach a consensus on two important issues from the
platform of Youth Parliament.
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Fourth Session
of Youth Parliament Pakistan begins Today in Islamabad:
National Identity and Good Governance and
Accountability will be the key issues under discussion |
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Islamabad, May 26; The
Fourth Session of the Youth Parliament Pakistan begins today in Islamabad.
The session that spans over 5 days from May 26-30, will focus on key
subjects of discussion including National Identity and Good
Governance and Accountability.
Honourable Mian Shahbaz
Sharif, MPA, Chief Minister, Punjab has consented to address the Youth
Parliament Pakistan on Saturday, May 29, 2010 on the topic of
Good Governance and Accountability, while Mr. Javed Jabbar,
Former Senator and Former Minister of Information and Media Development and
Mr. Mujib ur Rehman Shami, Editor-in-Chief, Daily Pakistan, will
address Youth Parliament on the topic of National Identity on
Friday, May 28, 2010 and Thursday, May 27, 2010 respectively.
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Youth
Parliament Pakistan concludes Third Session |
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Islamabad, April 04:
Youth Parliament Pakistan concluded its third session here in Islamabad
today after 5 days of legislating over current issues of the country. The
major issues under discussion during the Session were The Water Crisis
and Inflation, Poverty and Unemployment, including key issues
like Rental Power Plants, the shortcomings in the education system and
environmental and medical hazards in the country.
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Youth
Parliament Congratulates Foreign Office on the abolition
of Screening Condition for Pakistanis at US airports |
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Islamabad, April 3: The
Youth Parliament appreciated the Foreign Office and the Government of
Pakistan for achieving the abolition of the screening condition for
Pakistanis at US airports. The members lauded the success of the strategic
dialogue between the two countries and congratulated the overseas
Pakistani's and nationals over this success.
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The
Government needs to focus its efforts on Taxation and
Micro financing in order to sustain the country's economy |
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Islamabad, April 02,
2010: Taxation and Micro financing were the key issues that faced the
economy, said Dr. Ashfaque H. Khan addressing the Youth Parliament Pakistan
Third Session on the issue of Inflation, Poverty and unemployment.
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Water Conservation and Good Governance are remedies for
the Water Crisis in Pakistan: Shams-ul-Mulk |
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Islamabad, April 01,
2010: The Construction of Kalabagh and other dams is the need of the hour
and if delayed, it could be very dangerous for the future of the country.
These were the views expressed by Mr. Shams ul Mulk, Former Chairman WAPDA
and Former Chief Minister NWFP at the third Session of the Youth Parliament
Pakistan on the issue of Water Crisis in the country.
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Third
Session of Youth Parliament Begins |
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Islamabad, March 31,
2010: The Third Session of Youth Parliament Pakistan began with a calling
attention notice by Ms. Zile Huma (YP13-PUNJAB13) on the unfortunate
incident of violence in twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad on the issue
of increased transport fares. The house strongly condemned this incident and
use of force by both sides and pointed out the weaknesses of administration
which implemented the rules and regulations.
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Third
Session of the Youth Parliament: ‘The Water Crisis’ and
‘Inflation, Poverty and Unemployment’ will be the key
issues under discussion |
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Islamabad, March 30, 2010:
The Third Session of the Youth Parliament Pakistan will start from March 31,
2010. The Session that will continue for 5 days till April 04, 2010 will
discuss issues including The Water Crisis and Inflation, Poverty
and Unemployment.
The Guest Speaker on the Water Crisis on Thursday, April
01, 2010 will be Mr. Shams ul Mulk, Former Chairman WAPDA and Former
Caretaker Chief Minister NWFP. Dr. Ashfaque H. Khan, Dean NUST
Business School and Former Special Secretary Finance will share his
perspectives on Inflation, Poverty and Unemployment on Friday, April 02,
2010.
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Second Session of the
Youth Parliament Pakistan concluded at Islamabad
February 03 to February 07, 2010 |
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The third
batch of Youth Parliament Pakistan held its Second Session at
Islamabad from February 04-07, 2010. The major focus of the
session was on discussing the topics; the Balochistan Crisis
and Revisiting Pakistan’s Policy on Terrorism.
The Sittings of Youth Parliament Pakistan
2009-2010
The third batch of Youth Parliament Pakistan held five
sittings during the Second Session.
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Youth
Parliament concludes Second Session: 5th Day of 2nd
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Islamabad, February 07,
2010; The Youth Parliament Pakistan concluded its last session today held
here in Islamabad after discussing a series of issues through the youth's
perspective.
The day started with a
Calling Attention Notice on the Bombings in Quetta, Balochistan. The house
condemned the attacks and prayed for the departed souls of the martyrs.
Mr. Muhammad Saleem
(YP19-PUNJAB01) called the attention of the House to the sugar crisis in the
country and emphasized that there is enough sugar produced in the country to
cater for the needs of everyone and Government should take strict actions
against the people who have caused this crisis.
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Governor
NWFP Owais Ghani addresses Youth Parliament Pakistan
Time has
come for Pakistan to do straight-talk; Dialogue with
Taliban is a vindication of Pakistan's Viewpoint: Governor
NWFP |
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Islamabad, February 06,
2010; There can be no peace in the region without Pakistan and a time has
come for Pakistan to do straight-talk with the World and share its viewpoint
candidly. The West's new policy of dialogue with Taliban is a vindication of
Pakistan's perspective that it has been sharing for the past many years.
These views were expressed by Governor NWFP Mr. Owais Ghani while addressing
the Youth Parliament Pakistan. Speaking on the topic of Revisiting
Pakistan's Policy on Terrorism, Mr. Owais Ghani said that Pakistan has
what it takes to fight every challenge. Pakistan has been saying to the West
that its policy of 'global war on terror is misconstrued and faulty and
which should be realistically evaluated. He said that the triumph of
Pakistan is that it has firmly reversed the physical and ideological retreat
to insurgents and insurgency which was experienced a while ago here.
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Western
Policy of Dialogue with Taliban is a Triumph of Pakistan's
Perspective; Youth must focus its energies on developing
practical solutions: Mushahid Hussain Sayed
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Islamabad, February 5,
2010: Mr. Mushahid Hussain Sayed, General Secretary, PML and former
Senator, while addressing the Youth Parliament Pakistan on the topic of
Revisiting Pakistan's Policy on Terrorism, said that Pakistan has a key
role to play in the region and the youth must focus its energies on
developing new solutions drawing from lessons emanating from previous
policies. He gave a historical overview of the geo-political importance of
Pakistan in the region and identified various strengths of the country which
must be acknowledged while planning for the present and the future. He
supported the policy of dialogue in Afghanistan which he said was a huge
triumph of Pakistan's perspective.
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Government's
Balochistan Package is Unrealistic: Senators from the JUI-F
and the National Party inform Youth Parliament |
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Islamabad,
February 04, 2010:
The Government's Aghaz-e-Huqooq-e-Balochistan package is an unrealistic
document that does not sufficiently address the just requirements of
Balochistan. Moreover, the Government is not in a position to implement its
promises regarding missing persons due to the role of Intelligence Agencies
in the province and it should not have made such promises, believed
prominent Baloch leaders including Senator Dr. Abdul Malik Baloch,
President of the National Party and Senator Maulana Muhammad Khan Shirani
of JUI-F. The two speakers were sharing their views with the Youth
Parliament Pakistan on the topic of Balochistan Crisis. The Panel Discussion
was moderated by Mr. Wazir Ahmed Jogezai, former Deputy Speaker
National Assembly of Pakistan.
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Second
Session of the Youth Parliament Pakistan begins:
Balochistan Crisis and Revisiting Pakistan’s Policy on
Terrorism key Issues of Discussion |
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Islamabad, February 03,
2010: The second session of Youth Parliament Pakistan began here today. The
session, that will continue for 5 days till February 07, 2010, will discuss
issues including the Balochistan Crisis, and Revisiting Pakistan’s
Policy on Terrorism.
The discussion on the
Balochistan Crisis will begin by a Panel Discussion on Thursday, February
04, 2010 and will include Senator Dr. Abdul Malik Baloch, (Balochistan
NP), Senator Muhammad Khan Sherani, (Balochistan JUI-F) and Mr.
Wazir Ahmed Jogezai, Former Deputy Speaker National Assembly of
Pakistan.
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Youth Prime
Minister Announces the Youth Cabinet
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Islamabad,
November 08,
2009:
Youth Cabinet of the third batch of the Youth Parliament Pakistan was
announced by the Youth Prime Minister. Following Portfolios were allotted to
the members; Ms. Madeeha Shahid Rana (YP34-PUNJAB16), Youth Minister for
Culture, Sports & Youth Affairs, Mr. Waqas Nazar Tiwana (YP21-PUNJAB03),
Youth Minister for Foreign Affairs & Defence, Mr. Zulqarnain Haider
(YP20-PUNJAB02), Youth Minister for Health & Environment, Mr. Shamas ur
Rehman Alvi (YP48-SINDH11), Youth Minister for Finance, Planning and
Economic Affairs, Mr. Hannan Ali Abbasi (YP15-NWFP04) Youth Minister for
Information and Mr. Hassan Sajjad Naqvi (YP25-PUNJAB07), Youth Minister for
Law, Human Rights and Parliamentary Affairs.
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Youth
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Islamabad, November 07,
2009:
The Youth Parliament Pakistan elected its Prime Minister. Rana
Amaar Faaruq (YP08-ICT01), belonging to the Blue Party has commanded the
confidence of the House as the Youth Prime Minister. Mr. Lehrasip Hayat
(YP23-PUNJAB05) has been elected as the Leader of the Opposition
Youth Parliament Pakistan while Mr. Muhammad Aatif (YP01-AJK01) from
the Blue Party has been elected as the Deputy Speaker of Youth Parliament
Pakistan. Mr. Wazir Ahmed Jogazai, Former Deputy Speaker, National
Assembly of Pakistan took oath from the Youth Prime Minister and Deputy
Speaker Youth Parliament.
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Youth’s perspective crucial to revisiting national
policies including terrorism: Inaugural Session of third
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Islamabad, November 06,
2009:
Mr. Faisal Karim Kundi, Deputy Speaker, National Assembly of Pakistan, while
addressing the inaugural session of the third batch of Youth Parliament
Pakistan urged young members to play a lead role in review of national
policies. Mr. Kundi, who is also the patron of Youth Parliament,
congratulated previous two batches for their policy analysis and highlighted
that the Prime Minister of Pakistan Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani had invited two
members of Youth Parliament to the federal cabinet meeting to give their
input in the draft National Education Policy on September 09, 2009.
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Youth
Parliament Pakistan condemns the National Reconciliation
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Islamabad, November 06,
2009:
The Youth Parliament Pakistan deplored the National Reconciliation Ordinance
by stating it violation of basic human rights. The session started with a
resolution passed by Mr. Hannan Ali Abbasi (YP15-NWFP03) on National
Reconciliation Ordinance that NRO should be condemned and called upon the
Government of Pakistan to set up a committee to spend the money gained by
NRO beneficiaries through the act on developmental works.
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Youth
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Islamabad, November 05,
2009:
The second day of the First Session of the Youth Parliament began with the
Oath Taking Ceremony of the members. Mr. Wazir Ahmed Jogezai, Former Deputy
Speaker, National Assembly of Pakistan served as the Speaker. Mr. Hammal
Muneer Jan (YP03-BALOCHISTAN02) proposed a resolution to address the
problems faced by Balochistan and revival of the NFC award. Mr. Lehrasip
Hayat (YP23-PUNJAB05) explained the political structure in detail and
stressed on the need to give confidence to the leadership of Balochistan.
Mr. Ali Inam Khan proposed solutions that included granting of provincial
autonomy with adequate cheques and balances, improving the agriculture
sector and bringing in local and foreign investments. The resolution was
passed with heavy majority.
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Third Batch
of Youth Parliament Pakistan meets for its Inaugural
Session in Islamabad
Blue Party
will elect Youth Prime Minister for third consecutive
batch while Green Party to serve as Opposition; Elections
of the Youth Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition and
Deputy Speaker form major part of Youth Parliament agenda |
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Islamabad, November 04, 2009: Third batch of the Youth
Parliament Pakistan, selected from across Pakistan to
serve a one year term of 2009-2010, is meeting for its
inaugural session in Islamabad.
The
first session of Youth Parliament Pakistan 2009-2010 batch
will be held in Islamabad from November 04-08, 2009. Apart
from an orientation session and a formal inauguration of
the third batch during the 5-day session, the
newly-selected members of Youth Parliament will elect a
Youth Prime Minister, a Youth Leader of the Opposition,
and Youth Deputy Speaker. The Youth Prime Minister and
Leader of the Opposition, in turn, will notify a Youth
Cabinet and a Shadow Cabinet while Standing Committees
will also become functional during the first session by
electing their chairpersons.
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