 The opposition in the National Assembly (NA) on Friday demanded the government withdraw its decision to welcome North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) forces to Pakistan and take parliament into confidence before making any fiscal changes in the aftermath of the October 8 earthquake. Maulana Fazlur Rehman said the government had not taken parliament into confidence over the October 8 situation. âNational solidarity is a two-way process and therefore the government should respond to the opposition,â he added. Pakistan did not need NATO or other forces, as it had a sufficient amount of armed forces to meet challenges, he said, adding, âThe government must explain its position before the House and send back all foreign troops. There should not be political motive behind extending relief.â
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