KARACHI: A joint resolution read at the end of an opposition parties’ meeting held on Wednesday to discuss the situation in Yemen called for a peaceful solution to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, and demanded that the government should hold an All Parties Conference (APC) before taking a stance on the issue.
The meeting, chaired by former president Asif Ali Zardari, was held at Bilawal House and attended by representatives from the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP), Awami National Party (ANP), Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-F (JUI-F).
PPP Vice President Sherry Rehman, while reading out the joint declaration, said the government should summon an APC and a joint Parliament session to formulate the nation’s stance on the critical matter.
Also speaking on the occasion, PPP Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari said dialogue on the issue was the need of the hour. He urged all stakeholders to sit together to resolve their differences.
He said PPP always talked about reconciliation. He said opposition will take Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf into confidence over the situation.
Zardari said that any decision about Pakistan’s involvement in the Yemen conflict must be taken by keeping all the parties on board.
He said the decision about inclusion and sending troops in the war must be taken after thorough consideration. Zardari said that Saudi Arabia’s security is dear to him but region’s peace is also important.
Former president said that a fire has erupted in Islamic countries, saying that the region’s security is in danger following the Yemen conflict.
He said Pakistan can play a key role in Yemen situation.
MQM leader Farooq Sattar said “the government is flying solo on the issue”. The whole nation is concerned about the alarming situation and all concerns need to be addressed, he added.
The participants of the meeting expressed concern over the deteriorating condition in Yemen and its implications on the region and on Pakistan.
It was unanimously agreed that the stability and integrity of the Gulf and all countries in the region is of paramount importance.
The participants underscored the role of dialogue in resolving the conflict, and went on to say that Saudi Arabia’s sanctity was pivotal for Muslims all over the world – and Pakistan’s response should reflect this belief.
Asif Ali Zardari, Awami National Party (ANP) leader Asfandyar Wali, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Dr Farooq Sattar, Syed Sardar, Rashid Mehmood Soomro and Israrullah Zahri participated in the meeting.
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