Quota for Special Citizens should be increased from 2% to 5% in institutions
MYPs
Islamabad, June 04: In a resolution put forward on the floor of the House, young members of 8th Batch of Youth Parliament Pakistan, Ms. Huda Tayyab (YP1-17-Punjab-06), Mr. Muhammad Ahmed (YP1-24-Punjab-13) and Mr. Muhammad Hammad (YP1-25-Punjab-14) asked that issues pertaining to special citizens of Pakistan should be addressed in order to provide them with their basic rights. They recommended that the Government should provide with an easy and expeditious procedure to the special people in getting “District Assessment Board Registration Certificate”. The Members also proposed that the quota for the special citizens should be increased from 2 % to 5 %. Furthermore, the Government should establish more rehabilitation centres, improve facilities and give special training to the staff appointed there. The resolution was unanimously adopted in the House.
Mr. Saleem Safi, Senior Journalist, while addressing the Members on Module VI Civil-Military Relations said that the rift between civilian and Military not only exists but has strengthened over time and has affected the institutions badly. He suggested to make Constitutional arrangements in which both the Civil Government and Military could maintain a balance in their role in the Government. Pakistan should seek examples from Turkey and Indonesia on establishing a Constitutional equation in Civil-Military relations.
Ambassador (Retd.) Masood Khan, Director General Institute of Strategic Studies, while speaking on Foreign Policy of Pakistan discussed Pakistan-India Relations, Pakistan- Afghanistan relations and opportunities for Pakistan from China Pakistan Economic Corridor. He emphasised that CPEC would promote connectivity within South East Asia which will, in turn, help promote empowerment and development in Pakistan. Ambassador (Retd.) Masood Khan was of the view that until the resolution of Kashmir issue, both Pakistan and India need to discuss it along with maintaining diplomatic endeavours. Pakistan should continue to reach out to India and discuss all issues as dialogue is the only way to constructive relations between both countries.
Youth Standing Committees presented their recommendations on the floor of the House. The Committees were asked to develop proposals for the Government on the following issues:
- Youth Standing Committee on National Security and Foreign Affairs; Report Topic: How can Pakistan and India develop better relations with each other by seeking examples from other countries around the world that made Peace with each other after prolonged enmity?
- Youth Standing Committee on Right to Information; Report Topic: How can we increase public interest in seeking information from the Government?
- Youth Standing Committee on Political & Electoral Reforms; Report Topic: 5 Most Crucial Electoral Reforms to Make Sure 2018 Elections are Fair and Transparent
- Youth Standing Committee on Finance; Report Topic: China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)
- Youth Standing Committee on Performance of Local Governments; Report Topic: Local Government- A Case Study of Islamabad Capital Territory
Youth Standing Committees will present and defend their reports in front of a panel of experts ?tomorrow morning.
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