{"id":68995,"date":"2024-03-08T21:26:07","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T21:26:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/historic-incident-as-smoking-mars-na-session-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2024-03-08T21:26:07","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T21:26:07","slug":"historic-incident-as-smoking-mars-na-session-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/historic-incident-as-smoking-mars-na-session-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Historic incident\u2019 as smoking mars NA session | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In a session that almost went up in smoke, National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq let off steam on Friday as a member sparked controversy by smoking during the parliamentary proceedings.<\/p>\n

The incident took place during a session presided over by NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, where one member was observed smoking in violation of parliamentary norms.<\/p>\n

Expressing his anger, Sadiq remarked that it was a historic first for the National Assembly of Pakistan, witnessing a member puffing a cigarette on the parliamentary floor.<\/p>\n

He said that even sipping water within the hallowed halls required formal permission.<\/p>\n

Moreover, addressing the assembly members, the newly-elected NA speaker conveyed his disappointment, urging them not to bring unauthorised individuals into the session, citing instances of spectators in the gallery creating TikTok videos.<\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0PTI cries foul as 4 MNAs elected on reserved seats sworn in<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

He warned of strict actions in the future if such incidents recurred.<\/p>\n

He stressed that the galleries within the house are integral parts of the parliamentary proceedings and should be treated as such.<\/p>\n

It’s worth noting that Ayaz Sadiq, a loyalist of the Sharif family and a member of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), secured the position of Speaker of the National Assembly just last week.<\/p>\n

The election saw him defeating the nominee of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed Sunni Ittehad Council.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

ISLAMABAD: In a session that almost went up in smoke, National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq let off steam on Friday as a member sparked controversy by smoking during the parliamentary proceedings. 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