Nearly two dozen PTI MNAs shifted to Sindh House after cops raid in Parliament Lodges, Raja Riaz says
ISLAMABAD – Nearly two dozens of MNAs belonging to ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf have seemed to change their loyalties as Raja Riaz along with lawmakers came out in the open ahead of a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan.
A report of a mainstream channel reported that several MNAs have promised their allegiance with the opposition alliance and are ready to jump the sinking ship of PTI.
Raja Riaz, Nawab Sher Waseer, Rana Qasim Noon, Ghaffar Wattoo, Noor Alam Khan, Riaz Mazari, Basit Bukhari, Khawaja Sheraz, Ahmad Hasan Dehar, Nuzhat Pathan, Ramesh Kumar, and Wajeeha Akram are reportedly present in Sindh House.
MNA Ramesh Kumar has been staying at the Sindh House as he parted ways with the Imran Khan-led party. He also claimed that three other federal ministers have quit the ruling PTI.
Meanwhile, a list containing the names of these lawmakers has been sent to Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Earlier in the day, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) claims that Imran Khan-led federal government is planning to raid Sindh House in the capital after reports reveal that ruling party MNAs were staying at the mansion ahead of voting on no-confidence.
PPP lawmakers requested additional security following the Islamabad police’s operation in Parliament Lodges.
Ex-Prime Minister and PPP leader Yousaf Raza Gillani earlier dismissed the presence of PTI MNA as he claimed that only PPP MNAs were staying at the Sindh House for their own safety and no one is being kept by force.
The development comes as some reports hinted that some MNAs of the ruling party were also staying at the Sindh House.
However, Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid said no such action was being planned on the Sindh House while interacting with media persons in the capital.
Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry also negated any operation on Sindh House however he mentioned that government will take strict action against the opposition’s bid to buy the loyalty of PTI MNAs.
The federal government has directed the civilian intelligence agencies to monitor the lawmakers ahead of the no-trust motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan, reports claimed Thursday.
The premier issued the stern directives in PTI’s political committee and now agencies are monitoring the movement of disgruntled lawmakers besides recording their phone calls.
Khan also tasked Defence Minister Pervez Khattak and Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi to persuade the estranged party leaders.
Pakistani rupee inches up against US dollar in the open market on 28 March, 2024.
In the open market, the US dollar was being quoted at 278.4 for buying and 281.4 for selling.
Euro moves down to 299.75 for buying and 302.75 for selling while British Pound hovers around 353.75 for buying, and 357.25 for selling.
UAE Dirham AED remains stable at 75.55 whereas the Saudi Riyal saw minor increase, with new rates at 73.70.
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
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US Dollar | USD | 278.4 | 281.4 |
Euro | EUR | 299.75 | 302.75 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 353.75 | 357.25 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 75.55 | 76.3 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 73.7 | 74.4 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 182.9 | 184.7 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 739.61 | 747.61 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 204.25 | 206.45 |
China Yuan | CNY | 38.74 | 39.14 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 40.30 | 40.70 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.55 | 35.9 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.33 | 3.44 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.86 | 1.94 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 901.14 | 910.14 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 59.25 | 59.85 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 168.56 | 170.56 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.19 | 26.49 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 724.36 | 732.36 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 76.57 | 77.27 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 206.25 | 208.25 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 26.89 | 27.19 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 313.78 | 316.28 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 7.76 | 7.91 |
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