Opposition submits resolution of no-confidence against Senate chairman
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Opposition parties in the Senate on Tuesday submitted a no-confidence resolution against Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani along with a requisition to convene the Upper House for a session.
The resolution was submitted after a meeting between members of the opposition in the chamber of Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Raja Zafarul Haq, who chaired the meeting.
The resolution — which demands the removal of the Senate chairman under Rule 12 (Removal of Chairman or Deputy Chairman) of the Rules of Procedure in Conduct of Business in the Senate — was drawn up by Rehman and PML-N Senator Javed Abbasi and signed by members of the opposition. A requisition was also submitted, asking for a session to be called so that the resolution can be moved in the Senate.
The meeting was attended by Senators Sherry Rehman, Sassui Palijo, Ashok Kumar, Pervez Rashid, Musadiq Malik, Mushahidullah Khan and Usman Kakar among others.
Leaders of the Jamaat-i-Islami did not attend the meeting. During the meeting, Senator Rehman briefed the opposition leaders over the rules pertaining to the removal of the Senate chairman.
A decision to remove the chairman of the upper house was made at a multi-party conference on June 26. The move is meant to be the first step towards mounting pressure on the PTI-led coalition government.
The opposition is expected to announce the name of another candidate for the Senate chairman during a meeting of the opposition's anti-government 'Rehbar Committee' on July 11.
Sanjrani refuses to resign
Meanwhile, Senate Chairman Sanjrani told reporters during an informal interaction that he will not be stepping down voluntarily.
"A motion of no-confidence is a democratic right," he remarked.
"I have no reservations about the resolution being submitted," he said. "I am still here and doing my job."
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Jul 09, 2019 03:23pm
Good step, should already have done ages ago.
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Jul 09, 2019 03:25pm
Most of the opposition in the Upper House comprises of crookes, this is the reason they want the Senate Chairman out.
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Jul 09, 2019 03:28pm
Family-owned and family-run politics and politicians at top in the politician arena of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
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Jul 09, 2019 03:38pm
Jamaat Islamic wants share in the government like they have in kpk during last tenure, looking for bait
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Jul 09, 2019 03:52pm
This opposition has nothing constructive to do for Pakistan. Their utmost struggle is to bring this government down by hook or by crook so they can continue their corruption and stealing nation's money. None of these crooks are patriotic and are upset just because they cannot steal any more like they have been doing in the past.
What a shame to have people like them as citizens of Pakistan.
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Jul 09, 2019 04:05pm
The opposition will fail.
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Jul 09, 2019 04:15pm
Purpose less movement. another effort towards diversion of public from corruption charges levied on elite politicians and rulers.
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Jul 09, 2019 04:21pm
They will go to any length to protect the corruption of theirs and their leaders
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Jul 09, 2019 04:21pm
We all know how sanjarani made it to the seat!
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Jul 09, 2019 04:51pm
good to go
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Jul 09, 2019 04:54pm
Watch and see.
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Jul 09, 2019 04:55pm
All thieves trying to topple the government but this time they will miserably fail inshaAllah.
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Jul 09, 2019 04:58pm
@Ahmed, Why? What good will come out of this for ordinary soul.
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Jul 09, 2019 05:12pm
Not a good move. BAlochistan's chairman senate is not being accepted by the elite class of Pakistan. How do you bring confidence among common Baloch that you are sincere to address their real issues when you cannot digest their chairman senate. This is not democracy rather a true picture of dictatorship.
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Jul 09, 2019 05:20pm
Sharif and Zardari mafia doing dirty politics, let the system run, you have enjoyed your 5 years each.
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Jul 09, 2019 05:27pm
@Imran , Absolutely. Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani must challenge the resolution of no confidence in court, as its malafide, bad intentions, and the modus operandi behind is to save their party members alleged corruption charges with matters in courts. The court may give stay order, injunction to stop any proceedings regarding removal from post.
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Jul 09, 2019 05:44pm
@Ahmed, Desperate times calls for desperate measures. As the opposite look for any kind of good news. So far they have succeeded in nothing. Times are a changing, you keep clutching at straws.
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Jul 09, 2019 05:48pm
This is not a good move on the part of opposition to unseat the Chairman of Senate, who hails from Balochistan. The people of Balochistan have always complaints and reservations against the federation and the selection of Chairman of Senate from far-off area of Balochistan was hailed by everyone and considered as a good omen for the unity of the State. It is therefore suggested that the political parties should think beyond their personal considerations and support Balochistan at all level.
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Jul 09, 2019 06:07pm
How can opposition take such a step without full senate debate? This is the worst kind of dictatorship under an imported loose cannon personality youngster and a criminally indicted N-league leadership. The only agenda of the two "rejected" parties is to gain power so that the 30 years past saga of corruption and crime can be continued.
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Jul 09, 2019 06:26pm
@Ash Man , Opposition has the democratic right to do so. Most probably it will not fail.
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Jul 09, 2019 06:36pm
Great move,Next step to remove incompetent Prime Minister also from parliament.
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Jul 09, 2019 06:39pm
Only a Strong opposition can stop govt being fascist
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Jul 09, 2019 06:41pm
All the best.
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Jul 09, 2019 06:42pm
More political drama ..... to be continued.....
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Jul 09, 2019 06:50pm
Good move. The senate chairman should be from the party having the highest number of senators, provided the candidate is able to secure majority of the votes in the senate. The chairman, so elected, will have a strong political parties’ backing and hence the confidence in decision making.
This will provide better checks and balances, in the chamber of sober thoughts, especially in the current political climate. Democracy will be strengthened.
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Jul 09, 2019 06:56pm
@Ahmed, why because he is not from one of the Chowdry families of ruling Punjab but from a very backward area of the country. IK did a creditable job of getting the country out of the stranglehold of 2 of the most corrupt ruling dynasties & as such given a hope to people of backwards areas, that they will not be treated as children of lesser god. It is disgusting to note that a province which remains neglected in all indices of progress, is being denied its share in national politics too. Shame.
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Jul 09, 2019 07:00pm
No need to stick to post.
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Jul 09, 2019 07:31pm
Let’s have a look at the history of our opposition thus far: mass corruption, lying in court, overseas wealth, poor economy reforms, poor security, lack of jobs, lack of education reform or healthcare and they want to replace the senate chairman?
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Jul 09, 2019 07:33pm
Own chairman changed by new of own. Ha ha ha
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Jul 09, 2019 07:33pm
@Ahmed, Do you really want your children to grow up in this kind of Pakistan. think for a moment!
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Jul 09, 2019 07:38pm
Champions of rights for smaller provinces are all out war with elected chairman of senate from Balochistan.
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Jul 09, 2019 07:55pm
Whether one agrees or disagrees with this move, this is the right way of getting things done in a democratic system.
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Jul 09, 2019 08:10pm
Crooks forcing an honest person out story of Pakistan. I pray that it fails miserably.
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Jul 09, 2019 08:33pm
I think 'Democracy is the best revenge', bull has run its course in Pakistan. Time for a radical rethink if the country wants to avoid being in exactly the same place after another 70 odds years.
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Jul 09, 2019 08:40pm
It’s Christmas for the Senators with highest bidders takes all!
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Jul 09, 2019 08:47pm
His is something like ..... Husband and wife have a fight, so next day the husband goes to office and sacks his secretary.
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Jul 09, 2019 09:05pm
@Jalbani Baloch,
Pardon my bluntness but Bolachis have given Pakistan nothing beside BLA and and carnage. Karachi is neglected too and just so you know the population of Karachi is more thn tht of Balochistn tht has greatr share in powr thn karachites but that's fair righ?
Balochi rebels are given special perks to lay down their weapons but what about the arm struggle in Karachi and FATA? are they also given such treatments? No but that is fair becus balochis r the only ones who are neglected.
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Jul 09, 2019 09:16pm
"...he will not be stepping down voluntarily."
That is the spirit.
This will be very interesint, especially when it will come to New Chairman( in case no-confidence motion secceeds). Secret ballot may surprise M/S Zardaris & Sharifs.
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Jul 09, 2019 09:19pm
Will it make any difference for incumbent Govt ? It will not. This move is clearly showing the hypocracy of M/S Zardaris.
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Jul 09, 2019 09:28pm
@Hafeez, You do remember how he was elected?
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Jul 09, 2019 09:41pm
Another discrimination with the Balochistan Province. Another face of so called democratic parties. Every move of these politicians is pushing Balochistan away from Federation. So sad.
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Jul 09, 2019 09:45pm
@Jalbani Baloch, well said. It is high time that these stalwarts from majority province should take into account grievances of minority province such as Baluchistan, which has been on the receiving end for last many decades. With induction of Mr. Sanjrani as chairman senate, which strengthened the federation and gave Baluchistan its due share in mainstream politics of the country, is being threatened by present move of the opposition, not a good omen, must be avoided at all cost what may come.
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Jul 09, 2019 10:31pm
People know that opposition is about to move a no confidence motion against sitting Chaiman of Senate Mr. Sadiq Sanjrani but most of the people do not as what are the charges against him?
Would any one like to write as what is the problem with the opposition to make such a move? There should be some legitimate reasons behind no confidence motion.
If move of opposition is just for the sake opposition then such a move will not succeed and opposition won't be able to get the desired results.
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Jul 09, 2019 10:45pm
All opposition senate members must ban and send to jail for unconstitutional activities. only PTI senate members allow running the Senate. chairman senate is appointed by IK.
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Jul 09, 2019 11:34pm
Sadiq Sanjrani will remain the chairman of Senate of Pakistan , not till 2021 but till 2024. Mark my words . Inshallah ...
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Jul 09, 2019 11:55pm
Outside of traffic, there is nothing that has held this country back as much as committees.
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Jul 10, 2019 04:38am
Waste of time on side shows. The main show is elsewhere
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Jul 10, 2019 05:18am
@ Behram Sodawala - agreed
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Jul 10, 2019 06:18am
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, you are so damn right, just look at PTI .. how many of the same family members are in PTI, even their coalation partners ??
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Jul 10, 2019 06:19am
I think it's time to replace the speaker of assy also.
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Jul 10, 2019 06:48am
This clearly proves that senators are totally oblivious of the actual problems of people . They have their own selfishness and they have nothing to do with the welfare of the common people. They just want to have disruption in any way and they never think of the problems being faced by the poor people of the country. How come they get huge sums as salaries and benefits.
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Jul 10, 2019 07:50am
What about the people having no confidence in the opposition? Where do we sign up for that?
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