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Event Title: Deputy Chairman Senate, Syedaal Khan, has said that protecting the sanctity of the House is a collective responsibility of all its members and we must uphold its dignity, rules and procedures, and constitutional mandate.
Event Date: 2025-12-12
Deputy Chairman Senate, Syedaal Khan, has said that protecting the sanctity of the House is a collective responsibility of all its members and we must uphold its dignity, rules and procedures, and constitutional mandate. The Deputy Chairman Senate expressed these views in an informal conversation with the media persons at the Parliament House.
Syedaal Khan informed the media that formal letters have already been issued to all parliamentary leaders, including those from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), to ensure strict implementation of the ruling issued by the Acting Chairman Senate. Copies of the ruling have also been sent to the Leader of the House, the Ministry of Law, and the Chief Whip to remove any possible ambiguity. He reiterated that the ruling regarding the suspension of members involved in obstructing the proceedings issued on December 4 would be enforced without compromise.
The Deputy Chairman made it clear that derogatory or disrespectful remarks against national heroes whether from the armed forces, politics, judiciary, or any national institution cannot be tolerated within the House. “Every member has the right to express views, but that right must be exercised within the constitutional framework, rules of procedure, and established parliamentary traditions,” he emphasized.
Syedaal Khan said that the ruling categorically states that bringing banners, placards, photographs, or any such material into the House, which undermines parliamentary decorum, is strictly prohibited. He stressed that safeguarding the credibility and prestige of Parliament is the shared duty of all political actors.
He paid tribute to the country’s security forces for their sacrifices in ensuring peace and security and urged all stakeholders to refrain from irresponsible statements on any forum.
Syedaal Khan assured that any member speaking within the constitutional and parliamentary limits will be fully protected in their right to express themselves. However, he reiterated that Parliament will not be allowed to become a platform for pressure tactics, intimidation or provocation. “This ruling is not against any specific party, individual, or group. It is strictly in accordance with the rules and laws governing the Senate. The sole purpose is to preserve the sanctity of the House and uphold parliamentary values,” he clarified.
He expressed confidence that most parliamentary leaders are responsible and serious in their approach and that all political parties will play their part in maintaining the dignity of Parliament.
Reaffirming his commitment to democratic principles, Syedaal Khan said that Pakistan’s path to development, stability, and prosperity lies in the rule of law and responsible parliamentary conduct.