The Senate on Monday unanimously passed a resolution lauding the selfless and relentless struggle and sacrifices of Syed Ali Shah Gilani for the right of self-determination of the people of Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

The house lauded his unwavering commitment, dedication, preservance and leadership and his role in exposing Indian atrocities, suppressive measures and human rights violations in occupied Kashmir.

The Senate also expressed concern over Syed Ali Shah Gilani's continued unjustified house arrest in frail health at the age of 90 years.

The resolution called upon the government to name the proposed 'Pakistan University of Engineering and Emerging Technologies' near Prime Minister House in Islamabad as ' Syed Ali Shah Gilani University of Engineering and Emerging Technologies'.

It also called upon to confer the highest Civil Award ' Nishan-e-Pakistan' to Syed Ali Shah Gilani for his life-long services and sacrifices for the just and fair settlement of Kashmir issue in the light of UN Resolutions, and the right of self-determination duly recognized by international law.

The House also adopted a motion in which the US-Taliban peace deal in Afghanistan with particular reference to its impacts on Pakistan and the region were discussed.

Speaking on the motion, Leader of the House Shahzad Waseem said peace and stability in Afghanistan are in Pakistan's own best national interest and necessary for economic development and prosperity in the region.

Speaking on the motion, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan said Pakistan will continue supporting peace efforts in Afghanistan as a joint responsibility.

Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, Siraj ul Haq said Pakistan should continue to play a vital role in ensuring peace in Afghanistan. 

Responding to a motion adopted by the Senate, Minister for Power Division Omar Ayub said the government is working on a renewable energy plan to generate 8000 megawatt electricity to provide the people affordable and uninterrupted energy.

Four bills were introduced in the House.

These include; The National Commission on Rights of Child (Amendment) Bill, 2020, The Islamabad High Court (Amendment) Bill, 2020, the Federal Board of Revenue (Amendment) Bill, 2020 and the Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Bill, 2020.

The Chair referred the bills to the Standing Committees concerned.