Video of the verbal fight is circulating on social media, showing the two yelling at each other.
ISLAMABAD:
A seemingly routine question on the performance of the Communications Ministry turned into a heated 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 on the ministry’s performance and a specific road project.
Minister Abdul Aleem Khan reacted angrily to the question, accusing Senator Palwasha Khan of aligning himself with dishonest people. He charged, “The dishonest from all corners of the world have gathered here,” before addressing the senator directly, threatening to expose her actions to the committee. “How dare you talk to me like that?” he said, raising the risks of confrontation.
Senator Khan, however, was unfazed by the minister’s response. He noted that the minister’s fierce reaction was a sign of his own embarrassment over the matter. Firmly, he demanded that the commission rule on the minister’s behavior.
After the meeting, Senator Palwasha Khan spoke to the media, reiterated her position and pledged to raise the issue within her party. He also urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to remove Abdul Aleem Khan from the cabinet, accusing him of using foul language.
“Corruption in the National Highway Authority is not hidden from anyone,” he added, referring to current concerns about transparency in the ministry.
The verbal spat between the two political figures not only highlights tensions within the Senate but also raises important questions about the level of professionalism and decorum expected during official proceedings. As both sides continue to voice their claims, the incident has sparked widespread debate, shedding light on the challenges facing the Communications Ministry and the ongoing political rivalry in Pakistan’s upper house.
