Mian Raza Rabbani, Chairman Senate of Pakistan today met Mr. Aquilino ‘Koko’ Pimenel III, President of the Senate of Philippines here in Manila. Mian Raza Rabbani brought to the notice of the President of the Senate of Philippines the gross violation of human rights in Indian Occupied Kashmir by the Indian Security forces, the killing and injuring of innocent women and children. He also pointed out that pellet bullets are being used as a consequence of which a large number of children have lost their eyesight. He further pointed out that India is unnecessarily building tension along the borders.
The Chairman Senate of Pakistan explained in detail the Pakistan’s experience of Federalism in the light of the 18th Amendment. He offered Pakistan’s help in devising mechanisms whether they be constitutional, administrative, fiscal or political as Philippines begins the task of restructuring its system to federal structure.
He further said that owing to similarities existing between Pakistan and the Philippines our experience can be of helpful. Mian Raza Rabbani also invited the President of the Senate of Philippines to visit Pakistan.
Earlier the Chairman Senate of Pakistan invited for breakfast the former President of the Senate of the Philippines Mr. Drillon. Both of them exchanged views on matters of mutual interest.
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