In a significant move following the recent Parliament arrests, Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has suspended five security officials from the National Assembly. This action includes a four-month suspension for Sergeant-at-Arms Ashfaq Ashraf due to negligence in maintaining the security of the Parliament House.
Additionally, four other security personnel—Assistant Waqas Ahmed and Junior Assistants Ubaidullah, Waheed Safdar, and Muhammad Haroon—have been suspended for their failure to ensure parliamentary security. These measures reflect a serious response to the security breaches that occurred during the arrests.
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To address the situation, Speaker Sadiq has formed a committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the arrests of PTI MNAs from the Parliament House. The committee is led by Additional Secretary Iftikhar Naumani and includes Joint Secretaries Asadullah Khan and Rizwanullah, as well as Acting Sergeant-at-Arms Raja Farhat Abbas.
The formation of this committee underscores the importance of addressing the security lapses and ensuring accountability. The investigation aims to clarify the events that led to the arrests and prevent future security failures.
