Islamabad, Dec. 17 (TNS): The House expressed grief over the sad demise of Senator Azam Khan Musakhel and prayed the Almighty Allah to keep the departed soul in heaven and grant courage to the bereaved family.
The House passed a condolence resolution moved by Leader of the House Syed Shibli Faraz unanimously paying rich tribute to the parliamentary services of late Sardar Azam Khan Musakhel.
Paying tribute to Sardar Azam Khan Musakhel, senators said a strong voice for the rights of smaller provinces, especially Balochistan, has silenced now.
They said the late senator represented progressive forces in the country. They said Sardar Azam Khan Musakhel was a strong believer in provincial autonomy, democracy, and civilian supremacy.
Those who spoke on the occasion, include Raja Zafar-ul-Haq, Hasil Bizinjo, Mushahidullah Khan, Raza Rabbani, Azam Khan Swati, Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar, Sitara Ayaz, Tahir Bizinjo, Chaudhry Tanveer, Kabeer Muhammad Shahi, Javed Abbasi, Nighat Mirza, Mushtaq Ahmed, Keshoo Bai, Ateeq Sheikh, Talha Mehmood, Kalsoom Perveen, Rehman Malik, Salahuddin Tirmizi, Samina Saeed, Sana Jamali, John Kenneth Williams, Naseebullah Bazai, Rubina Khalid, Nuzhat Sadiq, Walid Iqbal, Maulana Faiz Muhammad, Aurangzeb Khan, and Pir Sabir Shah.
In view of the sad demise of Sardar Azam Khan Musakhel, the chairman deferred today’s business of the House till next working day.
The House has been adjourned to meet again at 2 p.m. on Tuesday.
