Pursuant to Order 17, Rules 1(3) of the Standing Orders of the House, the Service Chiefs were expected to discuss their constitutional duties concerning the safeguarding of lives, property, and the territorial integrity of the nation. However, the parliamentary session took an unexpected turn when the Service Chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police sent representatives to the meeting. The House, determined to uphold the gravity of the occasion, adamantly rejected the representatives, insisting on the personal attendance of the key officials. Following the objection, the Deputy Speaker proposed the suspension of the sectoral engagement until the leaders of the invited agencies, the Service Chiefs, appear in person. ADVERTISEMENTSpeaker Abbas Tajuddeen conveyed the House's stance, expressing gratitude for the representatives' presence and understanding the tight schedules of the Service Chiefs.

Source: The Guardian November 16, 2023 14:36 UTC