MNA smokes cigarette in NA for first time in Pakistan’s history

Speaker National Assembly, Ayaz Sadiq regretted that for the first time in Pakistan's history, a lawmaker smoked a cigarette on the floor of the NA.

“For the first time in the history of Pakistan, an honourable member smoked a cigarette on the floor of the National Assembly. You have to seek permission even if you have to drink water,” he said during an NA session.

He also took notice of the use of social media in the NA. Speaker Sadiq said that Tiktokers making videos from the gallery was prohibited.

“We have not yet objected to it, but if this continues then we will take action,” he added. Sadiq did not mention the name of the MNA, who was caught smoking on the floor.

Meanwhile, PTI leader Sher Afzal Marwat challenged National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq’s smoking ‘charges’, announcing moving a privilege motion over the matter.

“I didn't smoke in the parliament,” the PTI lawmaker said.  

“I am a Supreme Court lawyer. I never go for such a silly act,” he added.

Sher Afzal said: “I am submitting a privilege motion against the speaker on this lie. The speaker should apologise.