ISLAMABAD: Senator Saifullah Abro has been removed from the position of Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Power through a motion of no-confidence. The motion, moved by several senators and accepted unanimously, led to the removal of Senator Abro from the prestigious role, according to an official statement issued by the Senate.
The meeting at the Parliament House, 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. Following Abro’s removal, Senator Tarar has been entrusted with the responsibility of leading the committee toward progress and efficiency.
Notable attendees at the meeting included Senators Azam Nazir Tarar, Saifullah Abro, Saifullah Khan Niazi, Haji Hidayatullah, Manzoor Ahmed Kakar, Sana Jamali, Dilawar Khan, Haji Hidayatullah, Muhammad Ali Shah Jamot, and Fida Muhammad, indicating a collective commitment to the Senate’s functions and responsibilities.
This change in leadership signifies a pivotal moment for the committee, with a renewed focus expected on addressing crucial energy-related matters in the country.
CJP Qazi Faez Isa Issues Ban on Term ‘Higher Judiciary’ for Supreme Court
In another development, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa has prohibited the use of the term “higher judiciary” when referring to the Supreme Court.
While presiding over a bail petition in the apex court, the CJP emphasized that the Constitution does not include the term “judiciary” for the Supreme Court and insisted that it should be called the Supreme Court as per constitutional provisions.
This directive follows a recent decision by the Supreme Court to ban the use of the word “sahib” with the titles of government officials. During the hearing of a bail application related to the murder of a 10-year-old child in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa additional advocate general addressed the court.
CJP Qazi Faez Isa expressed concern over the public prosecutor addressing a deputy superintendent of police as “sir.” He noted that the use of such titles had a negative impact on public perception.
Emphasizing that the official in question held the rank of deputy superintendent of police (DSP) and was not deserving of such respect, CJP Faez Isa underscored the importance of using appropriate titles and designations in legal proceedings.
