ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has called for decisive action following the arrests of several PTI lawmakers, allegedly from within and outside the Parliament House, during events that unfolded last night.
Speaking during a session of the assembly, Sadiq stated, “Action will have to be taken over what happened in Parliament last night.”
He also mentioned that he has ordered the retrieval of CCTV footage from all entry points and locations within the Parliament House, including gate numbers one and five, the cabinet side gate, and inside the building.
Expressing his dismay, Sadiq remarked that he feels “unlucky” to have witnessed significant disturbances in Parliament during his tenure. He recalled the 2014 alleged attack on Parliament House, in which a political party, aided by its “cousin,” was involved. He noted that he had personally filed an FIR against the party back then and stated his willingness to do so again if necessary.
The speaker then summoned Ali Muhammad Khan, Syed Naveed Qamar, and Azam Nazeer Tarar to his chamber for a discussion. He urged them to engage in dialogue to address the situation, emphasizing the importance of resolving such matters through conversation.
PTI MNA Ali Muhammad Khan also provided all the footage from last night to the speaker. Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party President Abdul Aleem Khan is also part of the consultation, along with JUI-F’s Noor Alam Khan, Aminul Haq of the MQM, Rana Sanaullah, Shandana Gulzar, and Sahibzada Hamid Raza.
The speaker also summoned the Islamabad police chief to Parliament House, along with the DIG and SSP. Sources said that the speaker has instructed the police officials to bring the details of cases against assembly members.
Meanwhile, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar remarked that if seeds of poison are sown, the flowers that bloom will be equally poisonous, adding that ideas and discussions will naturally elicit reactions. He said this is a problem of the House, and no one will back out.
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