ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples’ Party and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) reportedly prepared requisition for no-confidence motion against Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani. In this regard, sources revealed that Sanjrani has started contacting various political parties to foil no-trust motion against him.

Senate Chairman has sought cooperation of JUI and BNP-M against no-trust motion. Sources suggest that both parties have not given reply and sought time for consultation. It has also been revealed that Sanjrani intends to hold meeting with PPP leadership and sent messages for reconciliation but received no response. Chairman Senate is expected to contact soon with other parties based in Balochistan to seek their support.

Coalition government has been considering bringing no-confidence motion to remove Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani from office. Earlier last month, PML-N and PPP prepared requisition and staring receiving signatures from both parties. Other parties including Muttahida Quami Movement-Pakistan, Balochistan Awami Party, Grand Democratic Alliance, Awami National Party and Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid were also approached to garner support for no-trust motion. In case no-confidence motion is successful, PPP will receive coveted post. PPP Senator Yousaf Raza Gilani is strong candidate for post.

Published in The Daily National Courier, November, 22 2022

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