Karachi, The Sindh Assembly is currently in session at the new provincial assembly building in Karachi, where members are casting their votes to elect the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the house. The session, chaired by Speaker Agha Siraj Ahmed Durrani, has initiated a secret ballot voting process to determine the new leadership within the assembly.
According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has nominated Syed Awais Qadir Shah for the position of Speaker and Naveed Anthony for Deputy Speaker. On the other side, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Pakistan has put forward Sofia Saeed Shah for the Speakership and Rashid Khan for the Deputy Speaker role.
The session also saw the swearing-in of nine independent candidates who have recently joined the Sunni Ittehad Council, along with a member from Jamaat-e-Islami, marking a significant moment at the beginning of the assembly’s proceedings.
This electoral process is a pivotal moment for the Sindh Assembly, setting the tone for the legislative agenda and governance in the province. The election results are eagerly awaited, as they will determine the assembly’s leadership and direction for the coming term.
Karachi, Syed Owais Qadir Shah, a candidate from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), has been officially sworn in as the 12th Speaker of the Sindh Assembly, marking a significant moment in the province’s legislative history. The election, presided over by Speaker Agha Siraj Durrani, showcased a clear victory for Shah, who garnered a substantial majority of the votes.
According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, out of a total of 147 votes, Syed Owais Qadir Shah secured 111 votes, decisively beating the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) nominated candidate Sofia Shah, who received 36 votes. The same session also saw the election of the deputy speaker, where PPP’s Anthony Naveed emerged victorious with 111 votes against his MQM-Pakistan opponent, who secured 36 votes.
In his address to the assembly following the oath-taking ceremony, Speaker Shah expressed his honor at being elected to such a prestigious position within an assembly that boasts a rich history. He extended his gratitude towards his party leadership for their trust and support, as well as to the people of Sindh and his constituency for their faith in him to represent their interests in the legislative body.
Shah’s election as Speaker is seen as a reaffirmation of the PPP’s strong influence in the Sindh Assembly and is expected to impact the legislative process in the province significantly. His acknowledgment of the trust placed in him by the electorate and his party underscores a commitment to fulfilling his duties with integrity and dedication to the people of Sindh.