Nisar, Aitzaz row dominates joint session of Parliament

ISLAMABAD: The fourth day of the joint session of Parliament was dominated by the row between Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Aitzaz Ahsan and Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan.

On Thursday, the interior minister had accused Mr Ahsan of being the spokesman of the land mafia in Pakistan.

Below is a wrap up of Friday’s joint session proceedings.

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Shah questions Nisar’s loyalty 




National Assembly Opposition Leader, Khursheed Shah questioned the loyalty of Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar saying he had given strength to the deteriorating powers who were staging sit-ins.

Shah said Nisar was not a ‘government man,’ rather a candidate himself for the post of prime minister.

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PM offers apology to Shah, Aitzaz 




Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif expressed his sorrow over Nisar’s statements and presented an apology to Khursheed Shah and Aitzaz Ahsan.

The prime minister urged leaders to stand united for the rule of law, democracy and constitution.

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Aitzaz responds to Nisar’s allegations 




Aitzaz Ahsan responded to allegations leveled against him by Chaudhry Nisar terming them ‘pathetic.’ Mr Ahsan called on Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif review his cabinet and the members who surround him in order to assess their loyalty.

During his speech Aitzaz pointed towards Chaudhry Nisar and said that he was still giving him eyes. He criticized Nisar and said that he should know that the government is not doing any one a favour by tolerating criticism.

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