The National Assembly’s first session, marked by disruptions and PTI support chants, saw newly elected members sworn in on Thursday. High-profile attendees included Nawaz Sharif and PTI leaders.
The session began with traditional ceremonies, followed by the oath-taking by Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf. Notables like Nawaz Sharif and Bilawal Bhutto marked their attendance and showed familial support.
Post-oath, the assembly’s atmosphere shifted with the PML-N leaders’ exit, reducing the commotion. PTI returned to Parliament under a new alliance, with members supporting Imran Khan despite restrictions. The session was notable for visible support for Khan, contrasting with treasury bench members’ subdued backing for Nawaz Sharif.
Security was significantly heightened around Parliament to manage the session’s dynamics. After initial hesitance, President Alvi summoned the session, adhering to constitutional duties amid political tensions, with the session’s call a culmination of procedural formalities and last-minute decisions.
