Mysterious Senate resolution
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Evidence suggests that decision-making powers have converged. She has learned that holding elections on February 8 is inevitable, otherwise the country will continue to swing on the cross of instability and uncertainty. A few days ago, the Corps Commanders meeting reiterated the pledge of all possible support to the Election Commission for the elections. The pedigree of the resolution's characters is linked to the same known centers of political power, so there was a frenzy in the media. The poles of the resolution began to be mixed with the "Bargah-e-Khas". As a result, the face of February 8 began to fade once again.

Chapter 13 of the Senate's 'Rules of Procedure' lays down clear procedures for introducing resolutions in the House. Any member has to submit his draft resolution to the Secretariat giving seven days' notice. In case of more than one resolution there is an open draw to determine the order of bringing it up in the House. The resolution must be in accordance with the Saint Rules of Procedure. Rule thirty-four (4-D) states that "the proposed resolution shall not open the door to a discussion which is contrary to the public interest."

The resolution to be presented in the House is included in the "Order of the Day" and is provided to all senators a day before so that they can read the draft and prepare their position. Friday's resolution overturned all that.

I do not remember that there was a meeting even after the Friday prayer. Due to Saturday and Sunday off and Monday evening meeting, most senators go to distant homes. Before the Friday prayer on January 5, the meeting was about to end when a PTI woman said, "I want to say something on the Palestine issue."

The chairman senate showed a generous heart and said that we will meet again after the Friday prayer at 2 o'clock. When the meeting started at 2 o'clock, the only member of the People's Party, Senator Shahadat Awan, was in the House. He said Mr. Chairman! Even the women who wanted to speak did not come, it would be better if the meeting was dismissed. When Shahadat Awan, the Standing Committee went to participate in the interior, "Father" and a dozen members belonging to former FATA came to the hall.

On the other side seats, only PPP's Bahramand Tangi and Muslim League-N's Dr. Afnanullah were present. With the permission of the chairman, Bahrmand Tangi gave a strong speech on the deteriorating law and order situation, increasing terrorism and security issues while mentioning the threats he received. He did not demand the postponement of the elections, but he prepared a good ground for such a demand. It was at this moment that Senator Dilawar Khan, who came to the Senate on the ticket of Muslim League (N) in 2018, but was declared "free" like other Muslim League senators due to the famous decision of Saqib Nisar, and was really freed from the ties of Muslim League. sought permission to move the resolution.

The chairman said that this matter is not on the agenda. For this, the rolls have to be suspended. Dilawar Khan took out a paper from his pocket and read the petition to suspend the rolls. The rolls being suspended, Senator Delaware read the English draft of his resolution. A "overwhelming" majority supported the resolution when a vote was taken. According to the reporters in the gallery, only one voice of "No" was heard against the resolution, which was that of Dr. Afnanullah Khan.

The silence of PPP's Senator Tangi, PTI's Senator Gurdeep Singh and Muslim League (Q)'s Senator Kamil Ali Raogan was also included in "Yes". Bahramand Tangi and Gardeep Singh's seats are quite far from each other, but during the 'drama' both sat side by side. The only speech against the resolution was by Senator Afnanullah. The presence of at least twenty-five members is necessary for the house to be in order, otherwise the quorum is broken and the meeting cannot continue. Surprisingly, none of the members signaled a breach of quorum and the meeting continued.

A series of questions begs for answers. In whose mind the seed of this resolution sprouted? Was it really self-grown or was it cultivated? Contrary to tradition, why was the meeting held after Friday prayer? Why was the day chosen on which the Senate session was adjourned for an indefinite period? What were the original goals and objectives of the resolution? Why was this resolution sent to all relevant institutions with lightning speed? There are some other facts. Senator Dilawar Khan is the closest friend of Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani. Most of the supporters of the resolution, including Sanjrani Sahib, are also contesting the election themselves.

Another "common pain" is that most of the "Resolution Assistants" including Sanjrani Sahib Senator Dilawar Khan are retiring from the Senate in March. Postponing the election could potentially extend their tenure. A notable point is that Senator Dilawar Khan has linked his political future with Maulana Fazlur Rahman's Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam. Both his brother and son have not only officially joined Jamaat but are also contesting elections on Jamaat tickets.

The response to the resolution is required on the government and related institutions. The rules and regulations allow two months for this. It is assumed that the Election Commission and other institutions will not delay much in responding. This is a ritual that will soon be fulfilled. Whatever the motivations behind the mysterious resolution, its results have turned out to be the exact opposite of what happened. February 8 has become stronger. The line on the stone has become deeper, more prominent. However, the rank and position of the upper house has definitely been hit and the "authors of the resolution" have also become confused in the explanations, justifications, interpretations and interpretations of their actions instead of being proud of their parliamentary role.

If the Houses of Parliament are used for ambushes and incidents, giving the status of hunting grounds, not only the House, but also the democracy will be disrespected and also the representatives who are expected to protect the democratic values ​​and dignified behavior in the Houses. It is decorated. The outrage with which the whole nation has expressed the khichdi prepared in the Saint's kitchen on the afternoon of Jumu'ah Mubarak as bad taste, should be a matter of concern for those who cook it.