ISLAMABAD: The Senate unanimously passed a resolution reiterating its dedication to upholding the Constitution and advancing democratic ideals, federalism, tolerance, and constitutionalism in the nation, as envisioned by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the country’s founding father.
On the third and final day of the Senate’s special commemorative session held in honor of its Golden Jubilee, Senator Mian Raza Rabbani moved the resolution at the request of Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani and House Leader Senator Ishaq Dar. The House vowed to keep up its efforts to uphold the rights of the provinces and marginalized groups, to advance gender equality, and to support Pakistan’s democratic system.
It called for promoting constructive dialogue and debate on issues of national importance and providing policy guidelines to the government for implementation.
The resolution called upon civil society, academia, youth, women and the media to provide feedback on the working of the parliament with a view to making it more effective, transparent, open and a repository of people’s trust.
The Upper House expressed optimism and confidence that the celebration and commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Senate would strengthen its commitment and resolve towards fulfilling the ideals of provincial autonomy, federalism and aspirations of the people of Pakistan.
The lawmakers acknowledged the importance of this commemorative 50th Anniversary Session of the Senate aimed at strengthening national harmony, unity and inclusiveness.
They expressed gratitude to the architects of the 1973 Constitution, former chairmen, deputy chairmen and senators, staff, and other stakeholders for transforming the Senate into a chamber of parliamentary excellence over the past 50 years.
The House also adopted another resolution moved by Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, acknowledging the contribution of the Senate secretariat employees for their hard work in strengthening and running the business of the House in an amicable manner.
The special commemorative session was prorogued.
