ISLAMABAD: The meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS) was held under the chair of Raza Rabbani, Geo News reported on Friday.
According to sources, the meeting discussed reopening of the Nato supply route on the condition of halting drones strikes.
The PCNS dropped recommendations over foreign intelligence operations in the country. The proposals of parliamentary committee on airbases were also dismissed, sources added.
Earlier, the Parliamentary Committee on National Security had approved over 35 recommendations relating to the new terms of engagement with the US and foreign policy.
I think they are being closely watched by the entire nation on this issue. There does not seem to be much room for them to soft-pedal or skirt aroud this issue, especially in view of Salala checkpost tragedy and ensuing American apathy. But then this is Pakistan :)
Parliaments that pass resolutions and expect them to do the job of a legislation are called rubber-stamp parliaments. Back when the parliament made all these resolutions regarding Nato routes and drones, it became clear that there is some medium to long term behind the scenes deal with the US, which will come to light sooner or later. Unless and until this issue is made into a legislation, there is nothing barring US from launching drone attacks.
Once its turned into a legislation, then any drone attack immediately becomes a violation of law, and at the very least, can be taken up at an international stage. Granted, even that may not yield much, but at the very least, will put the US on the defensive for a while.
