Summary The resolution was moved by PM's Advisor on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz.
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) - Both the houses of the Parliament on Friday applauded the services of Nelson Mandela for democracy and human rights.
The National Assembly unanimously passed a resolution expressing grief over the demise of Nelson Mandela.
The resolution was moved by Advisor on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz.
Applauding the services of Nelson Mandela for apartheid democracy and human rights‚ the resolution said Nelson Mandela stood for the rights‚ honour and dignity of oppressed people.
On a point of order‚ Leader of the Opposition Syed Khurshid Ahmad Shah and Mahmood Khan Achakzai said Nelson Mandela was a role model for democracy and politics of reconciliation.
The Senate also passed a unanimous resolution to pay homage to Nelson Mandela.
The members said the struggle of Nelson Mandela for democracy is a beacon for the democratic forces of the world.
The House also observed one minute silence to pay homage to Nelson Mandela.
Nelson Mandela, who became one of the world s most beloved statesmen and a colossus of the 20th century when he emerged from 27 years in prison to negotiate an end to white minority rule in South Africa died at age 95.
South African President Jacob Zuma made the announcement at a news conference late Thursday, saying "we ve lost our greatest son."
His death closed the final chapter in South Africa s struggle to cast off apartheid, leaving the world with indelible memories of a man of astonishing grace and good humour. Rock concerts celebrated his birthday. Hollywood stars glorified him on screen. And his regal bearing, greying hair and raspy voice made him instantly recognizable across the globe.
As South Africa s first black president, the ex-boxer, lawyer and prisoner No. 46664 paved the way to racial reconciliation with well-chosen gestures of forgiveness.
He lunched with the prosecutor who sent him to jail, sang the apartheid-era Afrikaans anthem at his inauguration, and travelled hundreds of miles to have tea with the widow of
Hendrik Verwoerd, the prime minister at the time he was imprisoned.
