It is moment of pride for every democracy-loving Pakistan that Mr Faisal Karim Kundi, Deputy Speaker National Assembly, has been elected unanimously as Member of the Executive Committee from Asia-Pacific region of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
The election was held at the 125th IPU Assembly held in Bern, Switzerland. He will be representing the Asia-Pacific region in the IPU political and parliamentary affairs. Election of Mr Faisal Karim Kundi is recognition by the world community of Pakistan’s maturing democracy and its active role in the Inter- Parliamentary Union.
The IPU is the focal point for worldwide parliamentary dialogue and works for peace and cooperation among people and for the firm establishment of representative democracy. It fosters contacts, coordination, and the exchange of experience among parliaments and parliamentarians of all countries. Pakistan is one of the members of the IPU which comprises 157 parliaments and 9 associate members of the world.
Mr Kundi’s maturity in managing the multi-party house speaks volume for his political potential. It is owing to his leadership abilities and his qualities to take people along that he has been elected unanimously to represent the Asia-Pacific region in the IPU .
This achievement of Mr Kundi, in another sense, is a strong recognition and acknowledgment by the world community that democracy is strengthening its roots in Pakistan. It is indeed a show of confidence by 157 parliaments about the maturing democratic system in Pakistan. It is hoped Mr Kundi would play an active role in the IPU and will represent and promote Pakistan perspective in a befitting manner.
TASSAWAR BOSAL
Mandi Bahauddin
