Khurshid Shah congratulates Asad Qaiser on becoming speaker National Assembly

Author: Web Desk

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party’s (PPP) Khurshid Shah congratulated Asad Qaiser over his victory in becoming the new speaker of the the National Assembly (NA).

Qaiser recieved 176 votes while Shah recieved 146 votes in secret balloting held today. Shah addressed the session and underlined his commitment to safeguarding the sanctity of the Parliament.

He also acknowledged his role in the opposition but noted that he doesn’t aim to build obstacles in the legislative process.

Currently, Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) enjoys the highest number of seats in the NA due to a series of alliances with other smaller parties and independant candidates.

READ MORE: PTI approaches political rivals ahead of inaugural NA session

Share
Leave a Comment

Recent Posts

  • Pakistan

Gandapur, Bushra Bibi Resurface at KP Assembly Speaker’s Residence Amid Political Turmoil

Former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and Bushra Bibi, wife of PTI founder…

10 hours ago
  • Top Stories

Trump’s team signs formal transition agreement with Biden administration

US President-elect Donald Trump's transition team has officially signed a memorandum of understanding with the…

10 hours ago
  • Pakistan

Pak-US relations have huge potential to grow: US experts

Relations between Pakistan and the U.S. have the potential to grow and scale up in…

10 hours ago
  • Pakistan

Imran calls for ‘fight till the end’ as govt rules out talks

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has lauded his party's supporters in Islamabad and D-Chowk,…

20 hours ago
  • Pakistan

Pakistan, Belarus to fast-track bilateral deals, sign several MOUs

Pakistan and Belarus on Tuesday agreed on the early realization of bilateral accords to enhance…

20 hours ago
  • Pakistan

Kurram clashes death toll rises to 99 as truce falters

The death toll from the recent violence that has plagued the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Kurram district…

20 hours ago