NA proceedings suspended due to lack of quorum

ISLAMABAD, May 19 (APP):Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah on Tuesday suspended the proceedings of the House due to a lack of quorum.

 Soon after the commencement of proceedings, Muhammad Iqbal Khan Afridi pointed out the absence of quorum, following which the Deputy Speaker ordered a headcount.

 After the count, the Deputy Speaker declared that the House was not in order and announced a break until the quorum was completed.

Earlier, the session began at 11:23 a.m. under the chairmanship of Deputy Speaker Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah. Tuesday, being a private members’ day, the House is expected to take up calling attention notices, motions, presentation of standing committee reports, introduction of bills, resolutions, and other legislative business.