Video of the verbal slugfest is doing the rounds on social media, showing both of them yelling at each other
ISLAMABAD:
A seemingly routine question about the performance of the Communications Ministry turned into a fiery debate during a Senate Standing Committee meeting, resulting in a verbal spat between Federal Communications Minister Abdul Aleem Khan and Senator Palwasha Khan.
The exchange, which quickly went viral on social media, unfolded when Senator Palwasha Khan questioned the federal minister about the ministry’s performance and a specific road project.
Minister Abdul Aleem Khan reacted angrily to the issue and accused Senator Palwasha Khan of aligning himself with dishonest persons. He charged: “The dishonest from all corners of the world are gathered here,” before addressing the senator directly and threatening to expose her actions before the committee. “How dare you talk to me like that?” he said, raising the stakes for the confrontation.
However, Senator Khan was not moved by the minister’s reply. She pointed out that the minister’s fiery reaction was a sign of his own embarrassment over the matter. In a firm stance, she demanded that the committee make a ruling on the minister’s conduct.
After the meeting, Senator Palwasha Khan spoke to the media, reiterated her stand and promised to raise the issue within her party. She also called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to remove Abdul Aleem Khan from the cabinet, accusing him of using foul language.
“The corruption in the National Highway Authority is not hidden from anyone,” she added, referring to ongoing concerns about transparency in the ministry.
The verbal spat between the two political figures not only highlights the tensions in the Senate, but also raises important questions about the level of professionalism and decorum expected during official proceedings. While both sides continue to air their claims, the incident has sparked widespread debate and shed light on the challenges facing the communications ministry and the ongoing political rivalry in Pakistan’s upper house.
