Islamabad 5th February, 2021: Taking cognisance of the unpleasant incident that happened 4th February, 2021 during the session of the National Assembly, the Speaker Asad Qaiser has called a meeting on 8th February to inquire into the matter.

The Speaker maintained that As the custodian of the National Assembly of Pakistan, he has to maintain the order in the House, and to regulate the proceedings of the House in accordance with parliamentary practices and the  Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007.

He said that Every member of the National Assembly whether belonging to treasury or the opposition benches, is under obligation to obey the rules of the National Assembly and to maintain the decorum of the House in order to preserve the sanctity of the prestigious House.

The Speaker said that the unpleasant incident which took place in the House on thursday, the 4th February, 2021 is highly condemnable.

He therefore, has called a meeting on Monday the 8th of February, wherein the record of the proceedings will be examined to inquire the matter so that strict action could be taken against those members who were involved in that sad incident.