ISLAMABAD: Asad Qaiser of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf was elected as Speaker of the National Assembly on Wednesday, according to results announced by outgoing speaker Ayaz Sadiq.
He contested the election for the speaker against Khursheed Shah, the joint candidate of the opposition.
The election was carried out through secret balloting.
Ayaz Sadiq announced that Asad Qaiser begged 176 votes out of total 330. Opposition's nominee Khursheed Shah got 146 votes. Eight votes were rejected.
After the announcement, opposition members protested loudly against the alleged rigging in the polls.
Later, the outgoing speaker administered the oath to the newly elected speaker.
In addition, PTI's Qasim Suri has been elected as Deputy Speaker of the lower house of the Parliament.
‘Working relationship’
Talking to media prior to the polling, Asad Qaiser said the people have given a mandate to the PTI and it will work towards resolution of their problems.
His party wanted to establish a “working relationship” with other parties, and that the PTI wished to cooperate with other parties in order to counter challenges including the economic being faced by the country, he said.
He also mentioned that in new Pakistan we would strive to create a conducive environment in which everyone will have their rights according to law and merits in every department.
MNA Pervaiz Khattak PTI said “Qaiser is familiar with all parliamentary practices and traditions and has a working relation with opposition parties,”.
PTI members are committed with the Party Chief, Imran Khan for “Naya Pakistan”, he hoped that candidates of PTI will win today’s election of Speaker and the deputy speaker of the house.
PTI MNA Qasim Suri contesting for deputy speaker, said I have trust on Allah, Parliamentarians
His party enjoys majority in the house and he is confident of his victory in the elections.
He said they will put an end to issues such as poverty, disappearances and terrorism in Balochistan.
“I have my own identity while the others contesting candidates have strong political background”, he added.
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