Chairman Senate accepts Senator Nehal Hashmi resignation withdrawal against rules

Chairman Senate accepts Senator Nehal Hashmi resignation withdrawal against rules

ISLAMABAD: Senator Nehal Hashmi plea has been accepted by the Chairman Senate and his resignation has been withdrawn, despite of the fact that there does not exists any such provision in the rules of the business.

PML-N Senator Nehal Hashmi’s resignation withdrawal from the Upper House of the parliament has been accepted by Senate Chairman Raza Rabbani, according to media reports.

Senate Chairman said that the Leader of the House Raja Zafarul Haq should be informed about the latest development.

Earlier Nehal Hashmi had submitted his resignation from his seat in the Senate “due to certain circumstances”, he would not be able to continue his responsibilities as a lawmaker.

Later Senate Chairman had directed Hashmi to appear in his chamber to confirm if the resignation was genuine, voluntary, and he really wanted to let go of his position in the Senate. Nehal Hashmi had given a number of reasons to the Chairman and requested that his meeting be postponed.