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LHC moved for removal of Sadiq Sanjrani as Senate chairman

March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: A petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court(LHC) to remove Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani from office.

To remove Sadiq Sanjrani from the post of Senate Chairman, citizen Mashkoor Hussain filed a petition in the Lahore High Court, in which the Election Commission of Pakistan, including Sadiq Sanjrani, and others have been made parties.

It has been stated in the petition that Sadiq Sanjrani contested the election on the seat of the provincial assembly of Balochistan and he won the election, the election commission also issued the notification of success.

It has been argued in the petition that Sadiq Sanjrani cannot hold two seats at the same time, he is illegally acting as Senate Chairman.

In the petition, it has been requested that the Election Commission of Pakistan should order Sadiq Sanjrani’s seat as a senator to be declared vacant and the Lahore High Court should also stop him from working as Senate Chairman.

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Gilani, Nuzhat Sadiq, Ghafoor Haidari resign from Senate seats

March 1, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani, Nuzhat Sadiq, and Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haidari have resigned from the Senate seats.

PPP senior leader Yusuf Raza Gilani submitted his resignation from the Senate seat to Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani.

Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani accepted the resignation of Yusuf Raza Gilani, the notification of which has also been issued. The PPP leader has taken oath as a Member of the National Assembly.

It should be noted that earlier the news of Yusuf Raza Gilani being made the Chairman of the Senate came out and there were three years left for his tenure in the Senate.

On the other hand, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Nuzhat Sadiq and Jamiat Ulema Islam (JUI) Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haidari resigned from the Senate seats.

Senator Nuzhat Sadiq submitted his resignation to Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani which was accepted by him. Senator Nuzhat Sadiq will take oath as a member of the National Assembly.

Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haidari of Jamiat Ulema Islam has also resigned from the Senate seat.

Senator Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haidari also submitted his resignation to Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani which he accepted and issued the notification.

Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haidari will also take oath as a member of the National Assembly today.

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Chairman Senate, President applaud army’s counterterrorism operation in Iran

January 18, 2024 by Muhammad Sher

President Dr. Arif Alvi and Chairman of the Senate, Sadiq Sanjrani, have praised the professionalism of the Pakistan Army for successfully targeting terrorist hideouts in Iran. President Arif Alvi said in his statement that Pakistan will not compromise on its national security and territorial integrity and will take all necessary steps to defend its land. … Read more

General elections 2024 will be held on time: ECP

January 5, 2024 by Abid Khan

The resolution of Senate will not have any effect on schedule.
Only Supreme Court orders can affect election schedule.
Earlier, Senate passed resolution to postpone elections.

ISLAMABAD: After the approval of the resolution in the Senate, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has said the General Elections 2024 will be held as per schedule.

Sources said that the ECP said that the resolution of the Senate will not have any effect on the election schedule, except the orders of the Supreme Court, no orders can affect the election schedule.

Earlier, Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani chaired the meeting of the upper house, the resolution to postpone the general elections was approved by majority vote.

The Senate passed the resolution to postpone the elections 2024 in the country by a majority vote.

Senator Dilawar Khan tabled a resolution in the upper house of the Parliament seeking a delay in the elections which was approved by the majority of lawmakers.

He said that it is very cold in most of the areas, due to which it is difficult for these areas to participate in the election process.

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Sadiq Sanjrani to participate in general elections

December 21, 2023 by Muhammad Sher

Chairman of the Senate, Sadiq Sanjrani, has announced his intention to participate in the general elections, which are scheduled for February 8, 2024, Bol News reported. The news sources have claimed that the Chairman of the Senate has received the nomination papers of the National and Provincial Assembly. Sadiq Sanjrani will participate in the elections … Read more

Former federal minister Gohar Ayub Khan passes away

November 17, 2023 by Abid Khan

Namaz-e-Janaza will be offered on Saturday (tomorrow) at Haripur.
Gohar Ayub was son of former Field Marshal President Ayub Khan.
Gohar Ayub served as foreign minister and Speaker National Assembly.

ISLAMABAD: Former foreign minister and former Speaker National Assembly Gohar Ayub Khan passed away at the age of 86.

Family sources have confirmed Gohar Ayub’s death, his Namaz-e-Janaza will be offered on Saturday (tomorrow) at 3:00pm in Village Rehana, Haripur District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

It should be noted that Gohar Ayub was the son of former Field Marshal President Ayub Khan and father of Secretary General Pakistan Tehreak Insaf (PTI) Omar Ayub.

Gohar Ayub Khan was born on January 15, 1937 in Rehana village of Haripur district. He was elected Speaker of the National Assembly on November 4, 1990 and held the position till October 17, 1993.

Gohar Ayub Khan has also served as the Foreign Minister of Pakistan from 1997 to 1998 during the government of Nawaz Sharif.

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Sadiq Sanjrani visits S.M Zafar’s residence to condole his death

October 28, 2023 by Abid Khan

Senate Chairman prayed for departed soul to rest in peace.
He paid tribute to services and contributions of deceased.
Earlier, Veteran jurist S.M. Zafar passed away due to illness.

ISLAMABAD: Senate Chairman Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani visited the residence of Senator Ali Zafar to condole the demise of his father and renowned lawyer, S.M. Zafar, who passed away on October 19 this year.

The Senate Chairman prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace and for the grant of patience to the bereaved family. Senator Abdul Qadir also accompanied the Senate Chairman.

Sanjrani paid tribute to the services and contributions of the deceased, saying that Zafar was an extraordinary jurist and a very sophisticated person. S.M. Zafar’s death is a loss to Pakistani politics and the Parliament, said the Senate Chairman.

S.M. Zafar passed away at the age of 93 in Lahore after a prolonged illness.

Earlier, Veteran jurist and former law minister Syed Muhammad Zafar, popularly known as S.M. Zafar, passed away due to age-related illness. He was 93.

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BRI brings paradigm shift to concept of development, regional integration: Sadiq Sanjrani

October 24, 2023 by Baseer Ahmed

BEIJING: Chairman Senate, Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani said on Tuesday that Belt and Road Initiative with a worldwide appeal and membership has brought a paradigm shift to the concept of development, connectivity and regional integration. In these testing times, Chinese President Xi’s landmark initiatives of Belt and Road Initiative, Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative and … Read more

Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani reaches Beijing on four-day visits

October 23, 2023 by Abid Khan

Pakistani Ambassador to China welcome to Chairman of Senate.
Senators Dilawar Khan, Faisal Saleem Rahman and Rana Mahmood.
Sanjrani will hold significant meetings, including one with Wang Yang.

ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Senate, Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani, has reached in Beijing alongside a high-level delegation for a four-day visit.

The delegation included Senators Dilawar Khan, Faisal Saleem Rahman, Rana Mahmood ul Hassan and Mohammad Abdul Qadir.

Upon their arrival at the airport, the Pakistani Ambassador to China extended a warm welcome to Chairman of the Senate and the delegation.

During his visit, Sanjrani will hold significant meetings, including one with Wang Yang, the Chairman of China’s National Committee for People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).

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Mastung Blast: Senators visits Civil Hospital Quetta

September 30, 2023 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani, along with a delegation of senators, visited Civil Hospital Quetta to inquire about the well-being of the injured from the Mastung blast.

Sanjrani was joined by Senator Zanseebullah Bazai, Prince Umar Ahmadzai, and Rukhsana Zuberi during the hospital visit to meet with the blast victims.

Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani conveyed his contentment with the care provided to the injured.

He emphasized that terrorists have no affiliation with Islam or humanity. The attack on the Eid Milad-ul-Nabi (PBUH) procession is a stark illustration of the terrorists’ anti-Islamic stance.

Sanjrani also commended the Pakistan Army and security forces for their effective counterterrorism efforts, assuring that victims would receive full assistance.

He underscored their shared empathy with the victims and their determination to prevent any disruption of the peace process.

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PM, Chairman Senate discuss overall political situation

July 18, 2023July 18, 2023 by Abid Khan

The meeting discussed progress of projects in Balochistan.
Chairman Senate paid tribute to PM Shehbaz Sharif.
He also lauded efforts of PM and his economic team.

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and discussed with him the overall political situation in the country.

The meeting also discussed progress of development projects in Balochistan.

The Chairman Senate paid tribute to PM Shehbaz Sharif on the restoration of work at Dalbandin Airport in Balochistan on an emergency basis.

He also lauded the efforts of the prime minister and his economic team for materialization of deal with International Monetary Fund.

Separately, Federal Minister for Education and Technical Training Rana Tanvir Hussain called on the prime minister and discussed with him political matters.

He also updated the prime minister about the professional issues related to his ministry.

On the other hand, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep sorrow over sudden death of PML-N leader Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry’s son who died in a road accident here on Monday night.

The prime minister, in a statement issued by the PM office, offered his heartfelt condolence and sympathies to the bereaved family of late Anza Tariq.

He prayed to Allah Almighty to grant courage to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss with fortitude.

He also prayed for grant of eternal peace to the departed soul.

Meanwhile, in his tweet, the prime minister said that for parents, nothing was more heart shattering than losing a child.

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Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani meets with Pervaiz Elahi

March 19, 2023 by Abid Khan

Both discussed the current political situation in the country.
Chairman Senate said Pervaiz Elahi is a seasoned politician.
Both agreed to work together regarding peace in the country.

LAHORE: Former chief minister Punjab and Central President Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI) Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has said that Imran Khan will have a very important role in the coming politics.

According to the details, Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani held a meeting with the former chief minister of Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, in which they jointly agreed to work together regarding peace and order in the country and discussed the current political situation in the country.

Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani said in the meeting that Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi is a seasoned politician and he should play his role for the country’s stability and development while fulfilling his responsibilities.

Former chief minister of Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi said that he has always played a positive role in the development and stability of the country and will continue to do so.

He said that Imran Khan will play a very important role in the upcoming politics, due to which Pakistan’s economy will be stable.

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US ambassador discusses bilateral issues with Chairman Senate

January 20, 2023 by Kumail Soomro

US Ambassador Donald Blome called on Chairman Senate Sanjrani appreciated assistance provided to flood victims in Balochistan Blome said US attaches special importance to relations with Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani has said that Pakistan greatly values its multifaceted relationship with the United States and desires to further expand the bilateral ties. Senate Chairman … Read more

Senator Faisal Vawda submits his resignation

December 28, 2022 by Abid Khan

“The seat was the trust of Imran Khan.”
“I am grateful to Almighty Allah, and all senators,” he added.
“I have fulfilled my moral duty as well as comply with court’s orders.

ISLAMABAD: Former PTI leader and Senator Faisal Vawda submitted his resignation to Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani.

“The seat was the trust of Imran Khan,” Faisal Vawda said in a social media statement. “I have fulfilled my moral duty as well as to comply with the Supreme Court’s order,” he said.

“I am grateful to Almighty Allah, and thanks to Imran Khan and all senators,” he added.

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in line with the orders of the Supreme Court, withdrew the notification of de-seating Faisal Vawda from the Senate and restored his Senate membership recently.

However, it was a short-lived arrangement as Faisal Vawda, under a commitment given to the Supreme Court, had to resign as a Senate member, paving the way for a fresh election on the upper house seat from Sindh.

Faisal Vawda was elected senator on a PTI ticket and later disqualified by the Election Commission of Pakistan over dual nationality.

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Chairman Senate expedites efforts to foil no-confidence motion

November 21, 2022 by Kumail Soomro

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) have reportedly prepared a requisition for a no-confidence motion against Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani. In this regard, sources revealed that Sanjrani has started contacting various political parties to foil the no-trust motion against him. The Senate Chairman has sought the cooperation of JUI … Read more

PML-N always resorted to politics of revenge: CM Punjab

November 2, 2022November 2, 2022 by Kumail Soomro

LAHORE: Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani on Wednesday met with Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervez Elahi and discussed the political situation and mutual issues. Former Federal Minister and PML-Q leader Moonis Elahi and Pakistani-American businessman Tanweer Ahmed were also present. Sanjrani appreciated the revolutionary initiatives of Chief Minister Pervez Elahi for the welfare of the people … Read more

PML-N, PPP to bring no-confidence motion against Chairman Senate: sources

October 23, 2022 by Kumail Soomro

ISLAMABAD: The coalition government has decided to bring a no-confidence motion against Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani, BOL News reported citing well-placed sources. According to reports, the PML-N and PPP have agreed to remove Sanjrani as Chairman Senate. In this regard, a requisition has been prepared and signatures are being received by senators of both parties. … Read more

Pakistan to learn from China on industrialisation: Senate chairman

January 7, 2022 by Muhammad Zubair

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Senate chairman Sadiq Sanjrani has said that his country has a lot to learn from Chinese expertise to promote industrialisation for economic development. Sanjrani made the remarks at the launching ceremony of the “All-Pakistan Chinese Enterprises’ Association Sustainable Development Report 2021.” He said that China has not only emerged as an economic power … Read more

Bulgarians urged to benefit from Pakistan’s investor-friendly policies

July 19, 2021 by Web Desk

Chairman Senate telephones Speaker Grand National Assembly of Turkey

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has enormous economic opportunities and the Bulgarian investors can take full benefit of the country’s investor-friendly policies, a senior government official said on Monday. Talking to Bulgarian Ambassador Irena Gancheva, who called on him at the Parliament House, Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani said: “Pakistan and Bulgaria have traditionally enjoyed friendly and cooperative relations. … Read more

PM Imran, Senate Chairman discuss parliamentary matters

May 5, 2021 by Web Desk

Chairman of the Senate Sadiq Sanjrani called on Prime Minister Imran Khan at his office on Wednesday (today).

According to the details, parliamentary issues and matters related to legislation in Senate came under discussion in the meeting.

In March this year, the Senate chairman election concluded with government-backed candidates Sadiq Sanjrani and Mirza Mohammad Afridi emerging as the victors.

In the race for chairman, Sanjrani defeated Opposition candidate Yousaf Raza Gillani with 48 votes, while Gillani received 42 votes.

On the other hand, government candidate Afridi won the election for the deputy chairman of the Senate with 54 votes, defeating Opposition’s Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, who grabbed 44 votes.

Senator Syed Muzafar Hussain Shah of the Pakistan Muslim League-Functional, who was the presiding officer, administered the oath of chairman to Sanjrani.

During counting, seven votes cast for Gillani were rejected. According to the presiding officer, the stamps were not placed correctly on the ballot paper which rendered them null and void.

Gilani’s Plea Against Sanjrani’s Victory As Senate Chairman Rejected

March 24, 2021 by Aizbah Khan

Gilani's Petition Against Chairman Senate Election Accepted For Hearing

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday dismissed a reserved judgment on whether the PPP’s petition against the election of the Senate chairman was admissible or not. On Wednesday, the Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court, Athar Minallah, in his 13-page judgment, said, “the petition against the election of the Chairman Senate is … Read more

PPP decides to approach Islamabad High Court against Sanjrani’s win in Senate

March 16, 2021March 14, 2021 by Web Desk

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has decided to challenge the victory of Sadiq Sanjrani as Chairman Senate in the Islamabad High Court (IHC). According to the details, a consultative meeting of the party was held under the chairmanship of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto. Yousuf Raza Gilani, Raja Pervez Ashraf, Sherry Rehman and others attended the meeting. … Read more

Parliament’s Proceedings Cannot Be Challenged In Any Court: Anwar Mansoor

March 14, 2021 by Aizbah Khan

Former Attorney General Anwar Mansoor Khan has said that opposition cannot challenge the election of chairman and deputy chairman of Senate. According to details, former Attorney General Anwar Mansoor Khan while talking in Bol News program National Debate said that the election of Chairman and Deputy Chairman cannot be challenged. Anwar Mansoor Khan said that … Read more

Government used every tactic to ensure Sanjrani’s win, Saeed Ghani

March 13, 2021 by Komal Fatima

Education Minister Sindh Saeed Ghani criticized the ruling government on Saturday. Addressing media, he said that the government used each tactic for the victory of Sadiq Sanjrani as Senate Chairman. He added that Federal Information Minister Shibli Faraz had said that every method will be used to win the election. About the ‘spy camera’, he … Read more

PM Khan congratulates Sadiq Sanjrani & Mirza Afridi on winning Senate election

March 13, 2021March 13, 2021 by Komal Fatima

Imran Khan Sadiq Sanjrani & Mirza Afridi

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidate Sadiq Sanjrani won the seat of Chairman Senate. PTI candidate Mirza Muhammad Afridi won the seat of deputy chairman in yesterday’s Senate election. Prime Minister Imran Khan has congratulated both winners. In a tweet, he wrote, “Congratulations to Sadiq Sanjrani & Mirza Mohammad Afridi on winning Senate Chairman & Dy Chairman … Read more

PPP Hints To Bring No-Confidence Motion Against Sadiq Sanjrani

March 18, 2021March 12, 2021 by Aizbah Khan

The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has rejected the results of the election for the chairmanship of the Senate. PPP leader Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar in his statement said that we have two options, either we will go to court tomorrow morning or we will bring a no-confidence motion against Sadiq Sanjrani. He said that the announcement … Read more

Sanjrani Chairman, Mirza Afridi Deputy Chairman Senate Elected PDM Candidates Face Defeat

March 12, 2021March 12, 2021 by Aizbah Khan

Government candidate Sadiq Sanjrani was re-elected chairman of the Senate, while Mirza Muhammad Afridi was elected deputy chairman, while Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) candidates Yousuf Raza Gilani and Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri have faced defeat. 98 members of the Upper House voted for the election of Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Senate. Chairman Senate … Read more

Senate Election: Upper House Reelects Sadiq Sanjrani As Chairman

March 12, 2021March 12, 2021 by Aizbah Khan

Government candidate Sadiq Sanjrani was re-elected chairman of the Senate, while the joint candidate of the Pakistan Democratic Party (PDM) has faced defeat. Presiding Officer Muzaffar Hussain Shah while announcing the result, said that Sadiq Sanjrani got 48 votes while Yousuf Raza Gilani got 42 votes, 7 votes of Yousuf Raza Gilani have been rejected. … Read more

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