Triumph of democracy

Finally our parliament has decided not to join the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen with lawmakers adopting a resolution that calls on the warring parties to resolve the conflict through peaceful dialogue. After days of debating, lawmakers unanimously voted in favour of a resolution that states that “the parliament desires that Pakistan should maintain neutrality in the Yemen conflict so as to be able to play a proactive diplomatic role to end the crisis”.
This is a great day for democracy in Pakistan. The fact that such a serious issue has been decided in a forum that represents the will of the nation is a welcome achievement for which the government deserves credit.
Siraj Umrani
Turbat