Islamabad: The National Assembly on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution calling on the government to strongly condemn India's unilateral decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) terming it a clear violation of the agreement and an act of war.
The resolution, moved by Federal Minister for Water Resources Muhammad Mueen Wattoo, said, 'This House is of the opinion that government should take immediate steps to condemn India's unlawful and unilateral declaration to hold the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance in blatant violation of the Treaty, which clearly amounts to an act of war.'
Meanwhile, Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Aijaz Hussain Jakhrani condemned the Khuzdar terrorist attack that claimed innocent lives, including children. He further alleged that India was involved in sponsoring terrorism inside Pakistan.
The lawmaker criticized Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for suspending the treaty and accused him of acting with a hostile mindset. Aijaz Jakhrani warned that stopping Pakistan's water supply was like declaring war and said Pakistan would not accept such aggression.
Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) MNA, Muhammad Iqbal Khan also condemned India's actions and called on the international community to take notice. He said the Indus Waters Treaty was vital for Pakistan and must be protected at all costs.
Iqbal Khan also condemned the school bus attack in Khuzdar, blaming India for supporting the attackers. PML-N lawmaker Mian Khan Bugti joined in condemning the Khuzdar attack, calling it a terrorist act. JUI-F MNA Shahida Akhtar Ali also expressed deep sorrow over the incident and extended sympathies to the families of the victims.
Minister of State for Interior Muhammad Talal Chaudhry has expressed satisfaction over the performance of National Cyber Crime Investigation Authority in dealing with cybercrime related incidents.
He told the National Assembly during question hour on Thursday that the appointment of the Director General of the authority has been made. He said about 500 employees are currently working in it and a proposal has been moved to recruit more people in it.
Talal Chaudhry also stated that action has been taken against FIA officials involved in misconduct. He said that fifty-one FIA staff members have been dismissed over the past two years.
The National Assembly passed "Off the Grid Captive Power Plants Levy Bill". It was moved by Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik.
Responding to a Point of Order raised by Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, Minister for Railways, Muhammad Hanif Abbasi said concrete steps are being taken to reclaim encroached railway land across the country.
He said the government is actively pursuing the revival of old railway routes, particularly Rawalpindi-Chakwal Line saying this will also help promote tourism.
Responding to a Calling Attention Notice, Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Yousaf said that comprehensive arrangements have been made in Makkah Mukaramah and Madina Munawwarah for the facilitation of Pakistani pilgrims. He said these arrangements are also monitored on a daily basis. The House has now been prorogued.