Senate starts debates over revelations made in Panama Leaks

ISLAMABAD, April 15: The Senate started debate on the revelations made in Panama Leaks relating to a number of important personalities and dignitaries of Pakistan.
Taking part in the discussion, Mushahid Hussain Syed said that political point scoring and attempts to destabilise the government on the matter should be avoided.
He said a joint parliamentary commission should be constituted for across the board investigation of the people mentioned in the Panama Leaks.
Chaudhry Tanvir Hussain in his remarks, said it is the first time in country’s history that the Prime Minister has presented his family for accountability by constituting the commission.
He said the present government has started mega development projects but certain elements are bent upon creating hurdles in their way. He said that investment is pouring in the country due to the prudent economic policies of the government.
Minister for States and Frontier Regions Abdul Qadir Baloch told the House that a number of steps have been taken to improve security and check infiltration of terrorists on Pak-Afghan border. He said coordination between the militaries of two countries has been enhanced to ensure better management of the border.
He said Pakistan is also facilitating Afghan reconciliation process for peace and stability in the neighbouring country. Responding to a question, Minister of State for Interior Balighur Rehman said that overall law and order situation has improved in the country as a result of successful implementation of National Action Plan on terrorism. Balighur Rehman said the government has revisited its policy towards inclusion of names in Exit Control List. He said that names of 4,982 people have been removed from the ECL since September 2015.-Sabah