ISLAMABAD: National Assembly (NA) Speaker Asad Qaiser on Tuesday rejected the claim that the number of votes reposing trust in Prime Minister Imran Khan during the March 6 confidence vote did not match the number of MPs in attendance, challenging the opposition parties to prove its accusation. PM Imran won a vote of trust from the lower house on Saturday, securing 178 votes against the 172 required to win confidence. He said that a free press is the basic requirement for democracy and assured to provide necessary facilities to reporters. Speaking on the occasion, Senate Chairman Sanjrani announced to reach across the aisle as part of his campaign for a second term in the office. He said that regardless of whoever wins the election of the Senate chairman, the focus should remain on strengthening the parliament and democracy.

Source: Pakistan Today March 09, 2021 11:37 UTC