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Tribute to Slain Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer in National Assembly

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Pakistani lawmakers came together on the last day of the 27th session of the National Assembly to pay rich tributes to the assassinated Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer. A resolution, co-sponsored by 21 lawmakers from four major parties, condemned the governor's killing and emphasized the importance of protecting minority rights and promoting equality, tolerance, and democracy in society. The lawmakers called for a unified Pakistan, free from the lines of liberalism and fundamentalism.

Key Takeaways:

  • A resolution condemning the assassination of Salmaan Taseer was submitted by Marvi Memon of the PML-Q and co-sponsored by 21 lawmakers from four major parties.
  • The document, signed by Pakistani lawmakers, emphasized the importance of protecting minority rights and promoting equality, tolerance, and democracy in society.
  • Pakistani lawmakers condemned the governor's killing, stating that no individual has the right to take the law into their own hands and commit an assassination.
  • MP Marvi Memon read out the resolution on behalf of other MPs, stating that Pakistani society should not be divided between liberalists and fundamentalists.
  • Lawmakers praised Taseer's struggle to strengthen democracy and his bold stance on defending minority rights in the country.
  • Several MPs, including Fauzia Wahab and Dr Azra Fazal, condemned the warm welcome given to the assassin by lawyers, labeling it as a "brutal act" that sought to mute liberal voices.

Statistics:

  • 21 lawmakers from four major parties (PPP, ANP, PML-N, and PML-Q) co-sponsored the resolution.
  • The document was submitted by Marvi Memon of the PML-Q.
  • The resolution emphasized the importance of protecting minority rights, promoting equality, tolerance, and democracy in society.
  • Pakistani lawmakers condemned the assassination of Salmaan Taseer, stating that no individual has the right to take the law into their own hands and commit an assassination.

Sources:

  • Marvi Memon's statement on the floor of the House, cited in Daily Times.
  • The document submitted by Marvi Memon, cited in Daily Times.
  • Fauzia Wahab's statement on the floor of the House, cited in Daily Times.
  • Dr Azra Fazal's statement on the floor of the House, cited in Daily Times.
  • Newspaper report in Daily Times.

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