Press Release Title: Senator Syed Waqar Mehdi presiding over a meeting of the Senate Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges after being elected as Chairman of the Committee at Parliament House, Islamabad

Press Release Date: 23rd May, 2025

The Senate Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges, convened today at Parliament House to elect its Chairperson. Senator Syed Waqar Mehdi unopposed elected as Chairman of the Committee. His nomination was proposed by Senator Dost Ali Jeesar and seconded by Senator Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan. The Committee members offered Fateha for the sad demise of late Senator Taj Haider. The Committee members expressed confidence in Senator Syed Waqar Mehdi ability in managing the affairs of the committee. Senator Syed Waqar Mehdi expressed gratitude to the members for their support and stated that the committee will strive to uphold the Privileges of the Honorable Senators,following the footsteps of the late Senator Taj Haider.   In attendance were Senators Faisal Saleem Rahman,Saadia Abbasi,Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan,Raja Nasir Abbas,Dost Ali Jeesar,Asad Qasim, and Senior Officials of Senate of Pakistan.