Barring Opposition From Discussing MPA's Alleged Dual-nationality in His Absence
Speaker Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan barred the opposition MPAs from discussing Rana Asif in his absence and refused to issue any directions against the finance minister until a court decision on his reported dual nationality as both the opposition and treasury exchanged hot words and slogans on the issue. Dual nationality and ‘dual religion’ of provincial finance minister Rana Asif Mehmood remained one of issues of the proceedings as Q League’s Samina Khawar Hayat threatened not to allow Rana to present the provincial budget.
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