NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq takes notice, plans action after Parliament raid

Speaker of the National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, has taken notice of the late-night raid on the Parliament House, vowing to hold those responsible accountable.

Speaking during Tuesday's session of the National Assembly, Sadiq said that 'no one will remain silent about the incident and that decisive action will be taken.'

“We will take action on last night's incident and address it seriously," Sadiq said, adding that he had requested all video footage to identify the responsible parties.

He further stated that, if necessary, an FIR will be filed, and those involved will be named.

Recalling previous attacks on the Parliament and Parliament Lodges, Sadiq emphasised the need for a firm stance against such violations.

"I was the Speaker during the first attack on Parliament, and we must stand firm this time," he remarked.

Sadiq has also summoned political leaders from all parties for an urgent meeting in his chamber to discuss further steps.

Ali Mohammad Khan outraged over ‘masked men’ entering parliament, calls arrests unacceptable

PTI leader Ali Muhammad Khan has fiercely condemned the late-night police raid at Parliament House, calling it an assault on democracy.

Speaking during the National Assembly session chaired by Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Khan questioned, "Is an attack on Parliament an attack on Pakistan itself?"

He expressed his outrage over the incident, emphasising, "Democracy has faced arrests before, but what happened last night, with masked men entering Parliament and arresting members, is unacceptable."

During the National Assembly session chaired by Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, PTI leader Ali Muhammad Khan raised concerns about the raid, questioning whether an attack on Parliament was an attack on Pakistan itself.

He condemned the actions, stating, "Democracy has faced arrests before, but what happened last night, with masked men entering Parliament and arresting members, is unacceptable."

Members of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), both government allies, also expressed their discontent, further escalating tensions over the incident.

The raid, which occurred in the early hours of the morning, has sparked calls for a thorough investigation into the actions of the masked figures and the circumstances surrounding the arrests of PTI leaders.

Islamabad police arrested PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and Member of National Assembly (MNA) Sher Afzal Marwat outside Parliament House following a National Assembly session on Monday.

According to Express News, a heavy police presence had gathered outside the Parliament House in anticipation. As PTI leaders exited the building, police took positions and swiftly moved to detain Marwat.

The arrest took place over violations during PTI's rally in Islamabad on Sunday.

The violations include disrupting the agreed route, breaching commitments, attacking Islamabad police, exceeding permitted timings, and delivering anti-state speeches.