Farooq H Naek resigns as Leader of the Upper House

Naek was appointed to this position on April 24.


Web Desk June 04, 2013
File photo of Farooq H Naek speaking outside a court. PHOTO: AFP

ISLAMABAD: Law Minister and Senator Farooq H Naek resigned from the post of Leader of the Upper House, Express News reported on Tuesday.

Naek was appointed to this position on April 24.

Acting prime minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso nominated Naek for the post.

Pakistan’s upper house

The senate election - held early 2012 – saw Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) maintain its dominance in the Senate. The party bagged 19 seats.

The Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz saw its candidates triumph on seats contested from Punjab, securing eight seats.

The Awami National Party (ANP) increased its haul to seven seats while coalition partners the Muttahida Qaumi Movement and Pakistan Muslim League Quaid secured four seats each.

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