NA revives membership of SIC’s Dasti, Khan

On Monday, the National Assembly Speaker, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, reinstated the membership of two SIC lawmakers - Jamshed Dasti and Iqbal Khan - and permitted them to participate in house proceedings.

Last Friday, the NA suspended the membership of Dasti and Khan for violating Rule 30 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007.

According to the speaker, the lawmakers had used abusive language, approached the speaker’s podium in a threatening manner, blown whistles and trumpets, chanted objectionable slogans, and engaged in rowdy behaviour.

The speaker noted that such behaviour had never been witnessed before in the NA and asked the house if the membership of Dasti and Khan should be suspended for the remainder of the session. The house had voted in favour of suspending the two SIC members.

However, on Monday, Minister for Law Azam Nazeer Tarar presented another resolution to reinstate the membership of Dasti and Khan and allow them to attend the assembly session. The house adopted the resolution with a majority vote.

Additionally, on World Earth Day, the National Assembly unanimously passed a resolution calling for coordinated efforts among citizens, organizations, and government entities to tackle the global challenge of plastic pollution.

The resolution, presented by Azam Nazeer Tarar, acknowledged the critical importance of safeguarding the planet, its environment, and its ecosystems.

It highlighted the detrimental impact of plastic pollution on Pakistan’s environment and underscored the Ministry of Climate Change's recognition of the paramount importance of preserving the environment and ecosystems.

The resolution emphasized the urgent need to combat plastic pollution, as highlighted by the theme “Planet versus Plastic,” and to safeguard the planet’s health. Plastic pollution was identified as a significant threat to Pakistan’s environment, wildlife, and public health in the resolution.

WITH INPUT FROM APP