PML-N-led coalition government in the Centre now has 229 members in the NA. PHOTO: APPNational Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Thursday said the Parliament House was under threat, prompting the implementation of robust security measures. Shehryar Afridi, a member of the Sunni Ittehad Council, raised concerns about the extensive presence of police and security personnel within the house premises. He highlighted that the heightened security had been causing difficulties for members of parliament. In response, Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq acknowledged the security concerns, stating, “Parliament House is facing a threat, which necessitated these security arrangements.”

Source: The Express Tribune June 28, 2024 14:31 UTC