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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Robert Parry (Labour), on Thursday, 13 July 1995, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 27 members in total.

HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN PAKISTAN

That this House notes with concern the rapidly deteriorating social, economic and security situation in Pakistan, and particularly in the country's commercial capital, Karachi; further notes the recent disturbing report from Amnesty International, which highlights the complicity of sections of the state and security forces with acts of terror aimed at criminalising the legitimate activities of legal and democratic political parties, particularly the Mohajir Quami Movement (MQM) led by Altaf Hussain; also notes that the MQM enjoys mass support among the people of Karachi and elsewhere in urban Sindh, and condemns the detention of its elected representatives and party workers, as well as the independently verified torture of detainees, the disappearance of party activists and their family members, and the rape and sexual abuse of Mohajir women also condemns the levelling of diversionary treason charges against other opposition figures, including a former prime minister; expresses its belief that a catastrophe can only be averted through inclusive and high level talks among all political parties and social forces, with the safety and security of all participants guaranteed; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to convey those concerns and views to the government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan at the highest level as a matter of urgency, and support the concern of the British Afro Asian People's Solidarity Organisation.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN PAKISTAN (1401A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by George Galloway (primary, Labour) and tabled on Sunday, 16 July 1995. It has been signed by 11 members in total.
leave out from `House' to end and add `welcomes the resolve of Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's Government to settle political issues by political means; her offer of dialogue to former Prime Minister and opposition leader Nawaz Sharif and the current negotiations between the ruling Pakistan People's Party and MQM (Altaf Group) at the government's initiative aimed at resolving the Karachi problem; further notes that the democratically elected Government is facing terrorism in Karachi which is politically inspired along ethnic and sectarian lines; further welcomes the Governments determination to combat terrorism and improve the economic conditions of Karachi; condemns the reckless killings of innocent people by terrorists in Karachi; further notes the agreement reached on 16th July by the Government and MQM not to further inflame the situation; and calls upon both the Government and the Opposition to co-operate to restore peace and normality in Karachi.'.(Relevant registered interest declared)

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1401 
1401A1 
Session
1994-95
Subjects
Human rights Political parties Political prisoners Pakistan Oppression
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk