ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Dr. Fehmida Mirza has suggested
the SAARC countries to constitute a South Asian Parliament so as
constant peace and prosperity may prevails in the region.
She
was addressing the Working Session of SAARC Conference of the
Parliamentarians at New Delhi. She said that the proposed South Asian
Parliament could play the role of genuine representative of 1.70
billion people of the region, which can provide a forum to member
countries for resolving the common problems.
“There should be
frequent exchange of parliamentarians as well as people among SAARC
countries so that peace, progress and democratic norm may flourish in
the region. The member counters through effective co-operation can take
benefit from the experience of each other” Speaker National Assembly
added. .
She said that in South Asia the democracy could not be
existed due to interference of despotic powers but now the fruit of
democracy have started to reach to the common man here. This is the
very reason that not only in Pakistan, but also in Nepal, Bangladesh
and Afghanistan a new era of peoples’ expectations has been commenced.
Dr.
Fehmida was of the opinion that the parliamentarians of SAARC members
have a big responsibility on their shoulders to develop the culture of
democracy, holding of free fair and impartial elections, independence
of judiciary, vibrant civil society and liberal media in their
respective countries.
She said that Pakistan has recently given
the status of most favorite nation to India regarding trade. The
decision would not only bring good results on the relations of both
countries but also put positive affects in the region. Online
