Senate Committee on Defence unveils work plan

ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Defence has unveiled the work plan on Monday while a defence policy strategy document would be prepared annually to give specific proposals.

Chairman Senate Syed Nayyer Hussain Bokhari also launched a new website of the committee and presentation of its first report at the parliament house.

Speaking on the occasion, Chairman Senate Syed Nayyer Hussain Bokhari said that in the changed parliamentary scenario the Senate of Pakistan has redefined its role as per the best parliamentary traditions and norms.

"The Upper House is now playing a laudable role to nurture the frail sapling of democracy being a guardian of provincial rights, equality and national solidarity."

Bokhari said the Senate Standing Committee on Defence and Defence Production holds the unique distinction of being the first committee that presented its report within weeks of its formation and also launched an effective website.

Meanwhile, Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Defence Mushahid Hussain Syed said that the committee would seek guidance from all the stakeholders including defence and security institutions, think thanks, media and others to formulate solid recommendations to further strengthen the defence of the country.