ISLAMABAD: The Speaker of the National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, has suspended Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) member Iqbal Afridi for the entire budget session following an incident in the House.
According to sources at the National Assembly Secretariat, the decision came after Afridi was involved in an assault against a staff member of the Speaker and exhibited unacceptable conduct toward DG Media and policemen who were on duty in the House. In this context, the Speaker pointed out that all members are bound to ensure the dignity of the House.
In the meantime, a motion regarding the suspension of the PTI legislator was moved by the NA member Farah Naz Akbar and accepted in the House in accordance with the majority vote.
The PTI member Iqbal Afridi will not receive any kind of allowance during his suspension, which will be enforced in a case of failure to implement it. Furthermore, the Speaker instructed to send the Member away from the House, and security personnel will be ready to carry out the order if needed.
In conclusion, the Speaker reminded that any violation of regulations in the House will lead to serious consequences.
PTI leadership takes major decision on dissident KP lawmakers
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) leadership has decided to suspend the ongoing negotiation process with dissident members of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly.
According to a party statement, the parliamentary and political coordination committee has been directed not to engage with lawmakers who have raised party or government-related matters in the media.
The statement said that no formal contact would be maintained with members attempting to weaken party discipline or exert pressure on the leadership through public statements.
PTI leadership further stated that lawmakers with grievances or concerns are being heard through appropriate party forums, and their issues will be resolved internally.
The party maintained that members who presented their reservations directly before the leadership would have their concerns addressed on a priority basis.
However, bringing internal matters into the public domain or using media platforms to pressure the party would not be encouraged.
