Resolutions adopted at PAT oath-taking ceremony

Resolutions adopted at PAT oath-taking ceremony

PAT Secretary General Khurram Nawaz Gandapur presented a number of resolutions on the occasion of the oath-taking ceremony which were unanimously approved.

Resolution about draft bill about change in religion

The resolution asked the government to stay away from unilaterally approving the law regarding change in religion. It said that certified copies of the draft bill should be circulated to all schools of thought to seek their opinion. Islamic Ideology Council should also be consulted in this regard. Unilateral legislation will undermine the environment of unity among the Umma.

Demand for removal of public officials involved in Model Town case

Another resolution passed on the occasion said that the government officials nominated in the Model Town FIR and those police officers and officials summoned by the anti-terrorism as accused should be made to step down from their positions. It asked the Chief Justices of Pakistan and the Lahore High Court to play their constitutional role in the dispensation of justice to the families of the martyrs of Model Town tragedy.

Resolution against artificial inflation and price hike

The resolution noted that the massive price hike during the past few months has made it impossible for the common to make both ends meet. It asked the government to put an end to artificial price hike and announce a special subsidy on sugar, cooking oil and flour.

Demand for holding local government elections

The government should immediately announce the conduct of the local government polls in the country. The resolution further asked the government to empower the LG institutions administratively and economically so that they can deliver effectively.

Demand to make South Punjab a separate province

The establishment of a secretariat will not be enough to resolve the problems of people of South Punjab. South Punjab should be made a separate province on administrative grounds in light of the resolution adopted by the Punjab Assembly.

Resolution about water management and small dams construction

There is a need for water management in order to increase the storage capacity and address the water shortages. Small dams should also be constructed along with the large water reservoirs so that the danger of flood is mitigated and water is stored for agricultural use later on.

Demand to provide cheap pesticides and seeds

The government should announce subsidies to the farmers on seeds, POL products, pesticides and in other related areas so that their urgent problems are addressed and the agricultural production is significantly enhanced.

The use of solar energy

The world is moving fast towards clean energy which is not only cheap but also environment-friendly. The dependence on wind, hydel and solar energy should be increased instead of gas, diesel and thermal.