The Punjab Assembly on Wednesday expressed sorrow over the Pakistan Army helicopter crash near Muzaffarabad and paid rich tribute to the personnel who embraced martyrdom in the incident.
Speaking during the session, Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan extended condolences to the bereaved families and said the nation stood united with them in this hour of grief.
He stated that the soldiers on board had attained the highest honour of martyrdom, adding that Pakistan salutes the sacrifices of its armed forces.
The House session, which began more than two hours late under the chair of the Speaker, also witnessed heated exchanges between the opposition and treasury benches over farmers’ issues, legislative business, and procedural matters.
Opposition MPA Muhammad Ejaz Shafi strongly criticised the government for prioritising legislation while, according to him, ignoring the worsening situation faced by farmers.
He said the opposition had repeatedly demanded a discussion on the wheat crisis over the past year, but the government had avoided it.
He pointed to rising diesel prices, fertilizer costs and agricultural taxes, saying the farming community was under severe financial pressure.
During the proceedings, Ejaz Shafi pointed out a lack of quorum, prompting the Deputy Speaker Zaheer Iqbal Channar to order the ringing of bells for five minutes.
The government later managed to complete quorum and restore proceedings.
During question hour, lawmakers from both sides raised concerns regarding water shortages, canal system issues and illegal occupation of irrigation department land.Latest News, Breaking News & Top News Stories | The Express TribuneRana YasifRead More