ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s National Assembly was disrupted when government ministers staged a walkout following India’s refusal to respond to a parliamentary request for an explanation regarding its ongoing conflict with Pakistan. The refusal intensified tensions during an already heated session, prompting condemnation and walkout from ruling party lawmakers.
Opposition leaders had demanded a formal briefing under Article 153, arguing the public had a right to understand developments in cross-border hostilities. Despite repeated calls for diplomatic transparency, India declined the invitation, citing either procedural constraints or political sensitivities.
The walkout occurred immediately after statements from senior ministers calling India’s stance “unprecedented and dismissive”. They criticised the lack of communication, accusing the neighbouring nation of shirking accountability amid rising diplomatic tensions.
Parliament’s speaker ruled that the walkout constituted an adjournment motion, suspending further proceedings temporarily. Lawmakers later reconvened after consultations and agreed to table a resolution demanding an official explanation and urging the government to elevate national security concerns regarding India at international forums.
The incident underlines the fragile state of diplomatic engagement between the two South Asian powers and highlights Pakistan’s insistence on dialogue and accountability during escalating conflict.
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