Prime
Minister’s initiative to seek Youth Parliament input in
the National Education Policy Hailed; Demonstrates his
Commitment to Youth’s Potential and ability to lead an
inclusive and participatory policy making process
Islamabad,
September 10: PILDAT as the secretariat of the Youth
Parliament Pakistan has greatly appreciated the initiative
of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani,
to seek the Youth Parliament’s input into the National
Education Policy 2009 at the Federal Cabinet meeting held
on September 09, 2009>>>More...
“Nations cannot
progress if they don’t respect their language” says Mr.
Orya Maqbool Jan
Islamabad, August 09,
2009: Mr. Orya Maqbool Jan, Director General, Sustainable Development of
Walled City Lahore, addressed the Youth Parliament in the last day of the
session. While talking on the topic of Culture to the Youth Parliament, he
said that language plays a vital role in preservation and promotion of the
culture but unfortunately our nation has never understood the value of their
language, Urdu has always been underestimated. He further said that to make
our society strong and progressive we need to understand the bases of our
society and we need to know that our culture is based on our religion Islam
which has given us a complete way of life.>>> More...
Despite Challenges,
Pakistan has a Bright Future; Agriculture, location and
Manpower great assets; Zardari Tells Youth Parliament
Islamabad,
August 08; The President of Pakistan Mr. Asif Ali Zardari termed Youth
Parliament as future Leaders of Pakistan. “A future President, Prime
Minister, and Parliamentarians are sitting among you,” he said addressing
the Youth Parliament Pakistan members who called on him today at the
Presidency>>>More...
Gilani invites Youth
Parliament to develop innovative policies to tackle the
crises of global recession, energy and terrorism
Islamabad,
August 8; Prime Minister Gilani asked the Youth Parliament Pakistan to
develop innovative policies to tackle the crises of global recession, energy
and terrorism. “You are at the age of specialisation; I ask you to develop
your potential and specialise in areas where the country requires
leadership,” he said while addressing the members of Youth Parliament
Pakistan 2008-2009 at the Prime Minister House>>>More...
Certificate
Distribution Ceremony and Farewell Dinner of the Second
Youth Parliament Pakistan
Islamabad, August 08, 2009: Second Youth Parliament Pakistan ended with a
certificate Distribution Ceremony and a Farewell Dinner at Monal Islamabad.
Mr. Faisal Karim Kundi, Deputy Speaker National Assembly of Pakistan was the
Chief Guest at the dinner. >>> More...
“US dictated policy
on the Kashmir issue is being followed by the Pakistani
Government”, Says Lord Ahmed of Rotherham
Islamabad, August 08, 2009: Pakistani Governments are failed to convince the
International communities on the Principal stand on the Kashmir dispute,
said by the Lord Ahmed of Rotherham Life Peer, House of Lords, UK, on the 4h
day of the Youth Parliament session, while talking on the Kashmir issue. He
further added that the role played by the Governments in Azad Jammu and
Kashmir is also questionable. During the question answer session he showed
his commitment to file a petition against Gen Musharraf in UK and the
evidences and proofs are being compiled to make the case stronger>>>More...
Makhdoom Shah Mahmood
Qureshi, Foreign Minister of Pakistan addresses the Youth
Parliament Pakistan
Islamabad, August 07, 2009: Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi addressed the
Youth Parliament Pakistan in the 5th session on the topic “Relations with
the Neighboring countries-India and Afghanistan”. He answered the questions
of the Youth Parliamentarians on key issues regarding the Kashmir dispute,
water conflict between India and Pakistan, Pak-Afghan relations, after
effects of Mumbai attacks and the impacts of the Sherm El Sheikh Conference.
>>>More...
Government of
Pakistan should show its political will to initiate the
trial against Gen Musharraf involving Article 6 of the
Constitution of Pakistan, Youth Parliament Pakistan
Islamabad, August 06, 2009: Youth Parliament Pakistan demanded that the
Federal Government should invoke Article 6 against Gen Musharraf to
usurp the Constitution. The resolution presented by
Mr. Sufian Ahmed Bajar (YP39-PUNJAB20) was adopted in the house, which
discussed that Gen Musharraf should be tried under Article 6 of the
Constitution for suspending the Constitution and overthrowing an elected
government. This act would impede any future attempts to derail democracy in
Pakistan >>>More...
Inhuman violent
incidents in Gojra should be properly investigated to
expose the real culprits of the event, Youth Parliament
Pakistan
Islamabad, August 05, 2009: Youth Parliament Pakistan has strongly deplored
the Gojra incidents and demanded transparent investigations to unveil the
facts and the hidden faces. The Resolution jointly presented by Mr. Nishat
ul Hassan Kazmi (YP20-Punjab01) and Mr. Mohsin Saeed (YP29-Punjab10) to
condemn the recent violence in Gojra and asked the Government to highlight
fact and personalities behind this tragic incident was unanimously approved
by the house. All members were of the view that people involved in such
brutal acts belong to no religion >>>More...
Youth Parliament
Pakistan Delegation Concludes Study Visit to UK;
Pakistan’s High Commissioner to UK terms Youth Parliament
essential to the Future of Pakistan
The Study
Visit of the 15-member delegation of the Youth Parliament Pakistan to UK was
concluded in London on July 24. In a farewell dinner hosted in the honour of
the delegation at the Pakistan High Commission, H. E. Syed Wajid Shamsul
Hasan, High Commissioner of Pakistan to the UK, termed Youth Parliament and
its initiative as essential to the sustainable democratic future of Pakistan>>>More...
Honourable Speakers
Mr. Gohar Ayub
Khan
Former Speaker National Assembly of Pakistan
(April 11, 1990 to Oct. 17, 1993)
Speaker at
Second Session and Fourth Session of Youth Parliament 2007
Mr. Illahi Bakhash Soomro
Former Speaker National Assembly of Pakistan
(Feb. 16, 1997 to Aug. 20, 2001)
Speaker at
Second Session of Youth Parliament 2008-09