Pakistan national assembly: Many lawmakers have spoken out against sending troops to Yemen
Source: BBC
Yemen unrest
Pakistan’s parliament has decided against military involvement in the Saudi-led coalition fighting Houthi rebels in Yemen, after days of debate.
Lawmakers voted unanimously in favour of a resolution that “Pakistan should maintain neutrality” in Yemen.
Saudi Arabia had asked Pakistan, an ally, to contribute ships, aircraft and troops to a military campaign it has launched against the Houthis.
The UN estimates that more than 560 people have been killed since 19 March.
The Saudi-led coalition says its aircraft have only targeted military camps, air bases, weapons depots and rebel headquarters, but civilian areas have often been hit.
Categories: Asia, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Yemen
I am genuinely impressed by the wisdom of this vote. I hope the Parliament continues to stick to this in months and years to come.
Looks like change in mind set of Pakistanis. A welcome trend for future.