Tribute to the Leaders

1 08 2010

On July 31, 2010, the Youth Parliament of Pakistan in its fifth and last session of democratic year  has unanimously approved a resolution that in order to pay a befitting tribute to its six fallen heroes, a memorial must be placed at the site of terrible tragedy of plane crash, Margalla Hills.

People may die but their deeds never do

The House approved the text to be placed at the memorial which stated:

In the loving memory of 6 Youth Parliamentarians who were martyred in the cause of public service and democracy on July 28, 2010:

Mr. Hassan Javed Khan,

Youth Prime Minister;

Syeda Rabab Zehra Naqvi,

Youth Information Minister;

Mr. Bilal Jamaee,

Youth Shadow Minister for Information;

Mr. Prem Chand,

Youth Minister for Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs;

Mr. Owais bin Laiq,

Member Youth Parliament Standing Committee on Information;

Syed Arsalan Ahmad,

Member Youth Parliament Standing Committee on Information:

Pakistan has lost 6 future Leaders!

From: Youth Parliament Pakistan.

The Youth Parliament batch 2009-2010 plans to place the memorial at the site on Sunday, August 01, 2010.

Late YPP members

Courtesy YPP

Prior to this, on July 29, the Youth Parliament that met in Islamabad after one day of mourning paid glowing tribute to its Prime Minister and fellow Members who died in a plane crash yesterday while on their way to join the fifth and final session of Youth Parliament.

“Our biggest tribute to our deceased members is to carry out the very business of the House, the Youth Parliament, for which our 6 members were travelling and lost their lives,” said members while initiating the proceedings of Youth Parliament. “This session is dedicated to the memory of our 6 members,” said MYPs while passing unanimous resolution to offer a joint prayer for the deceased and their families.

In a Condolence Reference organised by Youth Parliament, that also included a one-minute silence observed in memory of the departed souls, parents and families of Mr. Hassan Javed Khan, late Youth Prime Minister and Mr. Bilal Jamaee. Mr. Wazir Jogezai, Speaker Youth Parliament, chaired the session.

“We remember our members through their commitment, courage and drive,” said members and wish to follow in their footsteps by continuing with our session.

Parents of late YPP members

Parents of late YPP members