Islamabad — YouTubers have been ‘banned’ in Parliament House.
In a decisive move to enhance security within the Parliament House, Speaker of the National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, has banned the entry of YouTubers and unauthorized individuals.
This action comes after multiple incidents of unauthorized access and disruptions.
The Speaker’s directive follows the suspension of eight security personnel, who were responsible for the inner gates of the Parliament House.
These personnel have been accused of allowing individuals to enter the premises without proper identification.
The Sergeant-at-Arms has been tasked with conducting a thorough inquiry into the lapses that led to these breaches.
The security concerns were prominently raised by Defense Minister Khawaja Asif.
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In a formal complaint to the Speaker, Asif highlighted instances where unauthorized individuals approached and stopped members and ministers within the Parliament to take photographs.
He stressed the urgent need for stringent security protocols to be reinstated, recalling a previously effective system for issuing passes to Members of the National Assembly (MNAs).
National Assembly Strategic Planning Committe’s inaugural meeting begins with Hon. Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in chair.
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Addressing the National Assembly floor, Asif pointed out that a significant number of unidentified individuals often loiter at the entrance, in front of elevators, and within corridors, posing severe security risks.
He called for immediate measures to ensure that only authorized personnel and visitors, with proper identification, could access the Parliament House.
Asif also expressed his concern over the behavior of individuals seated in the gallery, noting that their tendency to chant slogans disrupts the decorum and sanctity of the House.
He emphasized that the National Assembly is a place for legislative processes and debates, not for protests or demonstrations, and called for an end to such activities to preserve the dignity of the parliamentary proceedings.
