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PA passes multiple resolutions amid quorum crisis
The Punjab Assembly on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution urging the international community to take immediate steps to end Israel's aggression against Palestine and Iran, drawing parallels with its past role in facilitating ceasefires between Pakistan and India.
The resolution, presented by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawas (PML-N) lawmaker Khawaja Salman Rafique, called on the federal government to mobilize its diplomatic channels to convene an emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) aimed at halting Israel's actions and condemning its aggression.
The House expressed solidarity with the people of Palestine and Iran and offered prayers for those killed in the recent Iranian attacks, including military leaders Major General Muhammad Baqeri, Major General Hussain Salami, six nuclear scientists, and others.
In another unanimous move, the PA approved a resolution on ineffective tree plantation efforts.
Proposed by Treasury MPA Mansab Ali Dogar, the resolution recommended allocating funds to farmers for targeted plantation based on land and environmental suitability to counter climate change.
Separately, PML-N MPA Imran Javed raised the issue of biogas access, claiming that while milkmen provide buffalo dung for gas production, local communities have not received any gas.
Parliamentary Secretary for Energy Mansoor Azam responded that supply would begin once production capacity improves.
Tensions flared during the session when Opposition MPA Sardar Muhammad Ali Khan objected to the lack of consideration for his resolution on wheat prices, prompting a verbal exchange with PML-N's Rana Muhammad Arshad.
