ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 19th Aug, 2026) Deputy Speaker National Assembly, Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah on Wednesday suspended the proceedings of the House due to a lack of quorum.
Soon after the commencement of proceedings, Malik Muhammad Amir Dogar pointed out the absence of quorum, following which the Deputy Speaker ordered a headcount.
After the count, the Deputy Speaker declared that the House was not in order and announced a break until the quorum was completed.
Earlier, the session began at 02:30 p.m. under the chairmanship of Deputy Speaker Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah. The House is expected to take up calling attention notices, motions, presentation of standing committee reports, introduction of bills, resolutions, and other legislative business.
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