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In a first: Congregational prayer offered inside National Assembly

Resources. The Speaker Asad Qaiser rejected the demand. The lawmakers gathered in front of speaker's dice and started protesting. Later, they offered prayer which was led by JUI-F Maulana Asaad Mehmood. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz lawmakers also attended the prayer.

By Web Desk
March 07, 2019

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Wednesday saw lawmakers offer prayer in congregation for the first time inside the house.

According to Geo News, Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-F lawmakers sought permission to present a resolution condemning Federal Minister for Water Resources. The Speaker Asad Qaiser rejected the demand.

The lawmakers  gathered in front of speaker's dice and started protesting. Later, they   offered prayer which was led by JUI-F Maulana Asaad Mehmood. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz lawmakers also attended the prayer.