Uproar in Senate panel as Aleem Khan and Palwasha Khan trade barbs

Video of the verbal slugfest is making the rounds on social media, showing both of them yelling at each other

ISLAMABAD:

A seemingly routine question about the performance of the communications ministry turned into a fiery debate during a Senate Standing Committee meeting, resulting in a verbal slugfest between Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan and Senator Palwasha Khan.

The exchange, which quickly went viral on social media, unfolded when Senator Palwasha Khan questioned the federal minister about the ministry’s performance and a specific road project.

Minister Abdul Aleem Khan reacted angrily to the question, accusing Senator Palwasha Khan of aligning with dishonest individuals. He charged, "The dishonest from all corners of the world have gathered here," before addressing the senator directly, threatening to expose her actions in front of the committee. "How dare you speak to me like that?" he said, raising the stakes of the confrontation.

Senator Khan, however, was unfazed by the minister's response. She pointed out that the minister's fiery reaction was a sign of his own embarrassment over the matter. In a firm stance, she demanded that the committee issue a ruling regarding the minister’s behaviour.

Meanwhile in parliament, clash of KHANs!!!
Shut-up... you shut-up ..
How dare you!!!!!
Aleem Khan Minister of Communivation Vs Palwasha khan of PPP... #aleemakhan #PalwashaKhan #Fight pic.twitter.com/Hc4RkQgLln

— Nayyer Ali (@Nayyer_Aliz) December 19, 2025

After the meeting, Senator Palwasha Khan spoke to the media, reiterating her position and pledging to raise the issue within her party. She also urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to remove Abdul Aleem Khan from the cabinet, accusing him of using foul language.

"The corruption in the National Highway Authority is not hidden from anyone," she added, referencing the ongoing concerns about transparency in the ministry.

The verbal spat between the two political figures not only highlights the tensions within the Senate but also raises important questions about the level of professionalism and decorum expected during official proceedings. As both sides continue to voice their claims, the incident has sparked widespread debate, shedding light on the challenges facing the communications ministry and the ongoing political rivalry in Pakistan’s upper house.