Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: File
LAHORE:
A PML-N lawmaker on Thursday passed a resolution in the Punjab Assembly calling for the nomination of Chief of Defense Staff (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar for the Nobel Peace Prize.
The resolution, moved by PML-N Chief Whip Rana Muhammad Arshad, stated that Pakistan’s leadership demonstrated “effective diplomacy” amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel and the United States. The growing tensions, the resolution added, threatened global peace.
It said Pakistan’s leadership played a significant role in promoting peace and stability at the international level during a period of heightened tensions.
The resolution also praised former prime minister and PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif’s “guidance” in the matter, further highlighting Pakistan’s “positive and balanced global role”.
It called for the nomination of Field Marshal Munir, Prime Minister Shehbaz and DPM Dar for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Also, another member of the Punjab Assembly, Sarah Ahmad, who is also the chairperson of the Punjab Child Protection and Welfare Council, presented a resolution commending Prime Minister Shehbaz and CDF Munir for the de-escalation efforts in the Middle East.
The resolution praised their “astute leadership, timely diplomacy and effective use of global engagement” for helping to make progress toward a two-week cease-fire between the United States and Iran and avert a potentially large-scale conflict.
It further praised Pakistan’s efforts as a “responsible state” working for peace, stability and brotherhood in the region. Parliament also recognized the role of the government and armed forces leadership in preventing a major conflict and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to continue its positive role in promoting global peace, security and stability in the future.
