Arusha: Senator Amir Chishti has been elected to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Committee on Health, achieving the highest number of votes among candidates at the 153rd IPU Assembly, held at the Arusha International Conference Centre in Tanzania. His election is being celebrated as a significant accomplishment for Pakistan on the global stage.

According to Senate of Pakistan, Senator Chishti secured 64 votes, surpassing all other candidates in the election. The newly elected President of the IPU and Speaker of the House of Representatives of Australia, Milton Dick, personally congratulated Senator Chishti for his success. The Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, and the Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan also extended their congratulations, highlighting the achievement as a proud moment for Pakistan’s Parliament and a testament to the country’s active role in international parliamentary diplomacy.

The IPU Committee on Health plays a crucial role in addressing global health challenges, health security, universal health coverage, and the strengthening of health systems from a parliamentary perspective. Senator Chishti expressed his gratitude to the members who supported his candidacy and committed to contributing to the Committee’s agenda, projecting Pakistan’s perspective on global health issues.

His election with the highest votes in this assembly signifies the international parliamentary community’s trust in Pakistan and represents a noteworthy achievement for the nation.