Saifullah Abro removed from chairmanship of Senate Standing Committee on Power

ISLAMABAD:  In a significant turn of events, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) Senator Saifullah Abro has been removed from his position as the Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Power following a motion of no confidence.

The motion, submitted under Senate Rules, garnered unanimous support, leading to Senator Abro’s removal from the coveted position. The no-confidence motion against Senator Saifullah Abro was moved by Senators Bahramand Khan Tangi, Manzoor Kakar, Sana Jamali, Hafiz Abdul Karim, and Dilawar Khan.

The meeting, convened at the Parliament House and chaired by Additional Secretary Hafeezullah Sheikh, witnessed the unanimous election of Senator Azam Nazir Tarar as the new Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Power. Senator Tarar has been entrusted with the responsibility to lead the committee towards a path of progress and efficiency.

Among the notable attendees at the meeting were Senators Azam Nazir Tarar, Saifullah Abro, Saifullah Khan Niazi, Haji Hidayatullah, Manzoor Ahmed Kakar, Sana Jamali, Dilawar Khan, Haji Hidayatullah, Muhammad Ali Shah Jamote, and Fida Muhammad.

According to a statement, their participation signifies the collective commitment to the Senate’s functions and responsibilities. It added that this transition in leadership marks a pivotal moment in the committee’s direction and promises a renewed focus on addressing crucial energy-related matters in the country.

Earlier this year in May, Senator Saifullah Abro has vehemently denied rumours circulating in the media regarding his departure from the PTI. The PTI leader denied the dissemination of false news about his political affiliations and vowed to pursue legal action against those responsible.

Abro clarified that there is no truth to the reports suggesting his intention to leave the PTI. Denouncing the rumors as mere fabrications, he emphasized that he remains an ardent member and committed supporter of the party.