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Speaker Ayaz Sadiq suspends NA security personnel over PTI lawmakers’ arrests Dtrends

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Speaker Ayaz Sadiq suspends NA security personnel over PTI lawmakers’ arrests Dtrends

A general view of Pakistan’s parliament building in Islamabad. — Reuters/File National Assembly’s Sergeant at Arms suspended for four months. Speaker Ayaz Sadiq also suspends four other security personnel. PTI has alleged arrest of its lawmakers from Parliament House. ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq suspended the lower house of parliament’s Sergeant at Arms Muhammad Ishfaq Ashraf … Read more

NA speaker demands immediate release of PTI lawmakers Dtrends

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NA speaker demands immediate release of PTI lawmakers Dtrends

NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq. — Facebook/Sardar Ayaz Sadiq No one can be arrested from Parliament House, lodges: NA speaker.  Sadiq says he’s “very saddened” by arrest of PTI parliamentarians. “Last night was the May 9 of democracy,” says Ali Muhammad Khan.  A day after Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers were chased within the Parliament’s premises, National Assembly … Read more

Sheikh Rashid condemns ‘inappropriate’ arrest of lawmakers from Parliament Dtrends

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Sheikh Rashid condemns ‘inappropriate’ arrest of lawmakers from Parliament Dtrends

Listen to article Former Interior Minister and Awami Muslim League (AML) cheif Sheikh Rasheed has condemned the arrests of parliamentarians inside Parliament House, deeming the action “inappropriate.” Speaking to the media at Islamabad’s New Kacheri on Tuesday, Rasheed urged patience, hinting at significant developments in the coming weeks. “Wait until 20 September and see how the skies change … Read more

US lawmakers demand sanctions on Bangladeshi officials over rights abuses Dtrends

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US lawmakers demand sanctions on Bangladeshi officials over rights abuses Dtrends

Relatives of the people who disappeared during the reign of Awami League, mourn as they demand justice at the Shaheed Minar, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 11, 2024. — Reuters Ousted Hasina is accused of using excessive force against protesters. US senator urges sanctions on Awami League official, ex-minister. Six Democratic lawmakers pen letter to Sec … Read more

Experts weigh in on bill barring lawmakers from changing affiliation Dtrends

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Experts weigh in on bill barring lawmakers from changing affiliation Dtrends

A general view of the Parliament House building in Islamabad, Pakistan April 10, 2022. — Reuters  The National Assembly on Tuesday greenlighted a bill proposing amendments to the Elections Act 2017 which would bar the lawmakers from changing their party affiliation. The bill will prevent the politicians, who contested the February 8 elections as independent … Read more