‘Short circuit’: Parliament offices to remain closed for three days

Islamabad: All offices in Parliament House have been closed for three days after a short circuit in the building on Sunday, prompting Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani to call off sittings from Monday to Wednesday. 

Due to a short circuit in parliament, all of its offices have been shut down for three days.  

Taking notice of the situation, the Speaker National Assembly and the Senate Chairman immediately directed the concerned authorities to address the problem.  

According to the Senate Secretariat statement, some damaged electrical wires were found after the spark.

Reportedly, no human or material loss has happened. However, as a precautionary measure, the whole building will be inspected. 

The Senate session which was scheduled today has also been adjourned to meet again on Thursday. 

Due to short circuit in the Parliament House building, offices of National Assembly & Senate Secretariat have been closed for three days. Taking cognizance of the situation, Chairman Senate & Speaker National Assembly have ordered immediate precautionary measures & concerned..1/2 pic.twitter.com/cyOUDTp8ME

— Senate of Pakistan (@SenatePakistan) January 22, 2023