Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry has reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to the defence of Haramain al-Sharifain.

He was responding to various points raised by the Leader of the Opposition, Raja Nasir Abbas, in the Senate today.

The Minister said that all legal and constitutional requirements had been fulfilled regarding the imposition of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

He said the provincial government's lack of cooperation had left the Federal Government with no option but to impose the emergency to curb terrorism in the province.

Meanwhile, the House passed two condolence resolutions, paying rich tribute to the late Senators Taj Muhammad Afridi and Jamal Said Mian for their services to democracy.

The Senate also offered Fateha for the departed souls and expressed condolences to the bereaved families.

Senator Taj Muhammad Afridi was elected to the Senate of Pakistan as an independent member from FATA in March 2015 and served until March 2021. He passed away on June 12, 2026, in a tragic road accident.

Senator Jamal Said Mian was elected to the Senate as an independent member from FATA in March 1985 and served until March 1991. He passed away on the 15th of this month.