ISLAMABAD: Legislators in the Upper House of Parliament on Monday passed four condolence resolutions in respect of late Senator Haji Saifullah Khan Bangash, and the deaths of former Senators Mir Hazar Khan Bajrani and Abdul Majeed Qazi and prominent human rights activist Asma Jehangir. Suspending the routine agenda, the senators passed a resolution expressing profound grief and sorrow over the death of Senator Haji Saifullah Khan Bangash. The resolution moved by Leader of House Raja Zafar-ul-Haq said that Saifullah Khan Bangash was a distinguished politician, seasoned parliamentarian and a renowned businessman. He made useful contributions in the Senate’s discussions. The resolution said that the services rendered by late Bangash would long be remembered. Commiserating with the bereaved family, the house prayed to God Almighty to shower his blessings on the departed soul. The House also held condolence reference in memory of late Senator Haji Saifullah Khan Bangash. On the occasion, the members paid glowing tributes to the services of Saifullah Khan Bangash. They said the death of Bangash had deprived the parliament of a seasoned and a highly caliber politician. The members said that Saifullah Khan Bangash always strived to work for the welfare of the people of his area. The chair announced that the house would hold a condolence reference in memory of late Asma Jehangir today (Tuesday). Earlier, the Senate began its session at the Parliament House with Chairman Raza Rabbani in the chair. The house also offered fateha for the departed souls of Senator Haji Saifullah Khan Bangash, former Senator Mir Hazar Khan Bajrani, Asma Jahangir, Qazi Wajid and the security personnel martyred in recent terror attacks. Later the house was adjourned to meet again Tuesday at ten in the morning.
Published in Daily Times, February 13th 2018.
