PPP demands chairmanship of Public Accounts Committee

Islamabad: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has demanded the chairmanship of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).

PPP Senator Saleem Mandviwala sent a letter to National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq demanding a meeting on the requisition of PAC members.

According to media reports, 11 PAC members have submitted requisitions. In case the Speaker does not call a meeting, the PPP has indicated to call a meeting itself.

Senator Saleem Mandviwala also sought the help of Speaker Ayaz Sadiq in the letter, saying that until a permanent chairman is appointed, the committee members should elect their own chairman through elections.

Media reports also suggest that the National Assembly Speaker has again sought a panel of names from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to head the PAC. Former National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser also met Speaker Ayaz on this issue. The PTI is adamant about appointing Sheikh Waqas Akram as the chairman.

Meanwhile, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has also indicated its support for the PPP to head the PAC. Since the government was formed in March, the PAC, the most important committee in parliament, has not yet been able to elect its chairman.