The rift between the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) deepened over the controversial canal project, as PPP MNAs disrupted the quorum of the National Assembly.
Deputy Speaker Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah, who was chairing the session, began the proceedings by initiating the question hour. However, opposition lawmakers stood up seeking to speak on a point of order, which the chair declined.
In response, Sunni Ittehad Council’s Iqbal Afridi drew attention to the quorum.
The Deputy Speaker subsequently ordered a headcount, and upon confirming the insufficient presence of members, he declared the House not in order and adjourned the sitting for 15 minutes.
PML-N’s chief whip, Tariq Fazal Chaudhary, called upon PML-N and PPP members to the house. When the quorum of 86 members was met, the Deputy Speaker’s Office was informed.
