Thursday, October 13, 2011

PML-N, MQM clash in National Assembly

Staff Report
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly turned into a virtual combat ground when Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan used offensive words and members of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) vehemently reacted.

The NA’s session today was marked with rousing chaos when Muttahida’s Sajid Ahmed and N-League’s Abid Sher Ali exchanged hot words and were about to come to blows.

Meantime, Leader of the Opposition in NA Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan warned they not be taught democracy here, as there is a party with no elections within.

“Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani says there is no political prisoner in the country. Whose name is Afaq Ahmed, then?” Nisar asserted.

“Zulfiqar Mirza said with the holy Quran on his head; accordingly, it is incumbent on me to accept it as a Muslim,” PML-N’s leader continued.

The PML-N have not even thought of moving no-confidence motion; if so happens, the party will go to everyone save one, as it is sin to go to that party, Chaudhry Nisar noted.

Muttahida’s Asif Hasnain said he respects all leaders including Nawaz Sharif, Shahbaz Sharif and Imran Khan and will continue doing so, adding arguments, quarrels and invectives lead democracy to a full stop.

Today’s session decided to form a committee with representation from political parties to resolve issues in connection with voter lists. Furthermore, Federal Interior Minister Rehman A. Malik said a cell would be set up at Interior Ministry for complaints over voter lists.

Also, National Commission for Women Bill 2011 was tabled at the house.