No complaints filed by lawmakers, says Gilani

ISLAMABAD:

Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani has clarified that no formal written complaints from lawmakers regarding harassment have been lodged by any member, despite swirling rumours of intimidation tactics ahead of a critical constitutional amendment vote.

Speaking to the media at the Parliament House, Gilani said, "None of the members have lodged a written complaint regarding harassment or any other issue. However, I have personally met with those who were reportedly involved."

Omar Ayub went on to say, "We are watching closely to see what the government will do next. Seven of our members have been abducted, and cases have been registered against all of us."

Sher Afzal Marwat also spoke to the media, calling the proposed constitutional amendment unprecedented.

"This is a constitutional amendment the likes of which nobody is aware of, and half the members of the National Assembly are illegitimate," he claimed, adding, "The Supreme Court paved the way for this, which is unheard of in any civilised society."

He further announced that the party, following its leadership's directive, would attend the session with a limited number of members.