PAK, PARLIAMENT APPROVES,, GUIDELINES FOR REVISED TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT WITH USA/NATO/ISAF AND GENERAL FOREIGN POLICY/ REVISED AND COMPLETE TEXT

PAK, PARLIAMENT APPROVES,,

GUIDELINES FOR REVISED TERMS OF
ENGAGEMENT WITH USA/NATO/ISAF
AND GENERAL FOREIGN POLICY/
REVISED AND COMPLETE TEXT

(AKRAM ABID)
12-4-12002
ISLAMABD
1. Pakistan’s sovereignty shall not be compromised. The gap between
assertion and facts on the ground needs to be qualitatively bridged
through effective steps. The relationship with USA should be
based on mutual respect for  the sovereignty, independence and
territorial integrity of each other.
2. The Government needs to ensure that the principles of an
independent foreign policy must be grounded in strict adherence
to the Principles of Policy as stated in Article 40 of the Constitution
of Pakistan, the UN Charter and observance of international law.
The US footprint in Pakistan must be reviewed. This means (i) an
immediate cessation of drone attacks inside the territorial borders
of Pakistan, (ii) the cessation of infiltration into Pakistani territory
on any pretext, including hot pursuit;  (iii) Pakistani territory
including its air space shall not be used for transportation of arms
and ammunition to Afghanistan.
3. Pakistan’s nuclear program and assets, including its safety and
security cannot be  compromised.  The US-Indo civil nuclear
agreement has significantly altered the strategic balance in the
region therefore Pakistan should seek from the US and others a
similar treatment/facility. The strategic position of Pakistan      
vis-à-vis India on the subject of FMCT must not be compromised
and this principle be kept in view in negotiations on this matter.
4. Pakistan reaffirms its  commitment to the elimination of terrorism
and combating extremism in pursuance of its national interest.
5. The condemnable and unprovoked NATO/ISAF attack resulting
in the martyrdom (shahadat)  of 24 Pakistani soldiers, represents a
breach of international law and constitutes a  blatant violation of
Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Government of
Pakistan should seek an unconditional apology from the US for the
unprovoked incident dated 25th–26th November, 2011, in
Mohmand Agency in addition the following measures be taken;2
i) Those held responsible for the  Mohmand Agency attack
should be brought to justice.
ii) Pakistan should be given assurances that such attacks or any
other acts impinging on Pakistan’s sovereignty will not recur.
iii) Ministry of Defence/PAF  should formulate new flying rules
for areas contiguous to the border.
6. No verbal  Agreement regarding national security  shall be entered
into by the Government, its Ministries, Divisions, Departments,
attached Departments, Autonomous Bodies or other Organizations
with any foreign Government or Authority. All such agreements or
understandings shall cease to have effect forthwith.
7. No overt or covert operations inside Pakistan shall be permitted.
8. That for negotiating or re-negotiating  Agreements/MOU’s
pertaining to or dealing with matters of national security, the
following procedure shall be adopted:
i) All  Agreements/MOU’s, including military cooperation and
logistics, will be circulated to the  Foreign Ministry and all
concerned Ministries, attached or affiliated  Organizations and
Departments for their views;
ii) All Agreements/MOU’s will be vetted by the Ministry of Law,
Justice and Parliamentary Affairs;
iii) All Agreements/MOU’s will be circulated to the Parliamentary
Committee on National Security. The Committee shall vet and
make recommendations in consultation with the stakeholders
and forward the same to the Federal Cabinet for approval
under the Rules of Business of the Federal Government;
iv) The Minister concerned will make a policy statement on the
Agreements/MOU’s in both Houses of Parliament.
9. No private security contractors and/or intelligence operatives shall
be allowed. 3
10. Pakistan’s territory will not be provided for the establishment of any
foreign bases.
11. The  international community should recognize  Pakistan’s  colossal
human and economic losses and continued suffering due to the war
on terror.  In the minimum, greater  market access  of Pakistan’s
exports  to the  US, NATO countries  and global  markets should be
actively pursued.
12. In the battle for the hearts and minds an inclusive process based on
primacy of dialogue and reconciliation should be adopted. Such
process must respect local customs, traditions, values and religious
beliefs.
(a) There is no military solution to the Afghan conflict and efforts must
be undertaken to promote a genuine national reconciliation in an
Afghan-led and Afghan-owned process.
(b) To strengthen security along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border,
including the cross border flow of criminal elements, narcotics and
weapons, the feasibility of additional measures including electronic
surveillance may be evaluated and the process of local joint Jirgas
should be encouraged according to local customs and traditions.
13. That Pakistani territory shall not be used for any kind of attacks on
other countries and all foreign fighters, if found, shall be expelled
from our soil.  Likewise,  Pakistan does not expect the soil of other
countries to be used against it.
14. The Government needs to review the present focus of foreign policy
keeping in view the aspirations of the people of Pakistan. It needs to
establish a balance by emphasizing links with our traditional allies
and building new relationships for diversifying the sources of
economic, military and political support. In this regard it may take
the following amongst other steps:
i) Pakistan’s foreign policy must continue to focus on creating a
peaceful environment in the region to pursue the goals of
economic development and social progress;
ii) the dialogue process with India should be continued in a
purposeful and result-oriented manner on the basis of mutual
respect and mutual interest, including efforts for the solution 4
of the Jammu & Kashmir dispute in accordance with the UN
Resolutions;
iii) special attention must continue to be paid to developing close
cooperative relations with neighbouring countries;
iv) the strategic partnership with China must be deepened in all
its dimensions;
v) the relationship with the European Union should be
strengthened and enhanced in all spheres;
vi) relationship with the Russian Federation should be further
strengthened;
vii) Pakistan’s support for the promotion of peace and stability in
Afghanistan remains the cornerstone of its foreign policy;
viii) Pakistan’s special relationship with the Islamic world should
be reinforced;
ix) Pakistan’s full membership of SCO should be actively
pursued;
x) Pakistan’s bilateral relationships in the region and its
institutional partnership with ASEAN  and GCC countries
must be upgraded and strengthened; and
xi) Pakistan should actively pursue the gas pipeline projects with
Iran and Turkmenistan.=/

SIGNATURES
Senator Mian Raza Rabbani
Chairman P C N S AND Senator From PPP
_________________________
Syed Haider Abbas Rizvi, MNA
(MQM_
_________________________
Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar
Member(PMLn)
_________________________
Sardar Mehtab Ahmad Khan, MNA
Member(PMLn)
_________________________

Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed
Member(PMLq)
_________________________
Maulana Fazal-ur-Rehman, MNA
Member(J U I)
_________________________
Senator Hasil Khan Bizenjo
Member( NATIONAL PARTY)
_________________________
Mr. Munir Khan Orakzai, MNA
Member(FATA)
_________________________
Senator Mir Israrullah Zehri,
Member
_________________________
Mr. Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao, MNA
Member(PPP sherpao)
_________________________
Senator Afrasiab Khattak,
Member(ANP)
_________________________
Mr. Qamar Zaman Kaira, MNA
Member(PPP)
_________________________
Mr. Nadeem Afzal Gondal, MNA
Member (PPP)
_________________________