PTI lawmaker not allowed to speak in Senate on 'violation' of SC orders for taking Imran to hospital

The Senate session abruptly ended on Friday, failing to address any legislative matters, shortly after the chair dismissed a PTI lawmaker from discussing the issue of non-compliance with Supreme Court directives regarding the relocation of ex-PM Imran Khan from Adiala jail to a private hospital within the capital. Senator Manzoor Kakar was presiding when Senator Mishal Khan Yousafzai attempted to voice her concerns during the Question Hour.

Despite explicit judicial orders, Imran Khan was instead transported to PIMS, where he was swiftly returned to prison. Senator Yousafzai lamented the government's failure to adhere to the Supreme Court's decision, threatening to disrupt the proceedings if the House continued to operate without compliance. The chair intervened, instructing her to limit her remarks to the current Question Hour, thereby precluding further debate on the matter.

Following this altercation, Senator Mishal highlighted the inadequate quorum present in the chamber; however, the chair persisted in ringing the bells, but the requisite quorum was not achieved in time, necessitating the adjournment of the session until Monday evening. Among the topics thwarted from being discussed were two calling attention notices, one of which pertained to the Pakistan-Iran Gas Pipeline, which was not completed within Pakistan's borders, leading to a persistent gas shortage.

Additionally, Senator Zeeshan Khanzada intended to address the issue of insufficient essential drugs resulting from delays in government approval/notification processes, resulting in the circulation of counterfeit medications. The legislative agenda also included the motion of thanks, proposed by Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on May 8, expressing "deep gratitude to the President of Pakistan for his address to both Houses assembled together on 2nd March, 2026."