Punjab Assembly objects to e-challan proposal, Suthra Punjab affairs
LAHORE: The second sitting of the 45th session of the Punjab Assembly faced hurdles for the ruling party, as proceedings were once again suspended due to a lack of quorum following strong opposition pushback. The session, presided over by Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, commenced around two hours behind schedule. Early in the sitting, during the national anthem, opposition member Iqbal Khattak…
Lahore witnessed a turbulent start to the second sitting of the 45th session of the Punjab Assembly as proceedings were repeatedly suspended due to a lack of quorum. The session, chaired by Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, began two hours late. Opposition member Iqbal Khattak criticized uniformed personnel who failed to salute during the national anthem, leading Speaker Khan to issue strict orders.
Rana Aftab Ahmed, another opposition member, vehemently opposed the proposal for police involvement in recovering e-challan fines, questioning the authority of the chief traffic officer in linking fines to various services. The Speaker echoed similar concerns, suggesting granting the police such power would be an overreach. As discussions continued on public issues, Sardar Shahabuddin reported devastating flood destruction in his constituency, while Shazia Abid raised concerns over the Suthra Punjab programme, alleging workers are underpaid and employees are resigning in droves.
The assembly unanimously endorsed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, but government business stalled as opposition member retired Col Shoaib Amir once again failed to secure the quorum. The Chair suspended the session for five minutes to allow lawmakers to assemble. Despite this, the required number of members remained absent, forcing the assembly to adjourn until Tuesday at 2pm.
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