ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari is addressing the joint session of parliament, marking the commencement of the second parliamentary year of the current National Assembly.
Key Highlights of the Address:
- Security Arrangements:
- Complete ban on guest entry into Parliament House for security reasons.
- Limited invitations issued to journalists.
- High-profile attendees include services chiefs, foreign ambassadors, governors, and chief ministers.
- Government’s Performance & Future Vision:
- President Zardari is outlining the government’s achievements over the past year.
- He is expected to set the policy direction for the upcoming year.
- Key Focus Areas:
- Economic policies and their impact on the country’s financial situation.
- National unity and consensus on critical national issues.
- Foreign policy stance, particularly on Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
- National security concerns, including strategies to counter terrorism.
This is a developing story, and further details will be added as the speech progresses.
