Syedaal Khan Meets Parliamentarians, Civil Society, and Business Representatives
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – August 23, 2026) Deputy Chairman Senate, Syedal Khan held separate meetings at Parliament House with parliamentarians, civil society, and business representatives.
The deputy chairman met with:
- Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance, Senator Saleem Mandviwalla
- Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat, Senator Rana Mahmood-ul-Hassan
- Senator Nadeem Bhutto
- Former provincial minister Sardar Asad Nasir
- Member Balochistan Assembly and former provincial minister, Ameer Ghulam Dastgir Badini
as well as various delegations from the four provinces, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, representatives of civil society, and business and trade communities.
The meetings covered a wide range of issues, including:
- The country’s overall political and economic situation
- Challenges faced by the people
- Legislation
- Public relief
- Federal and provincial matters
- Regional issues
- Other matters of mutual interest,
as stated in a news release issued here on Sunday.
Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Chairman Senate, Syedal Khan said that the Senate is a symbol of the federation and a constitutional forum representing all federating units on an equal basis. He emphasized that the Upper House effectively voices the concerns of all regions of the country, including the four provinces, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan.
He further stated that:
- The fundamental objective of legislation in the Senate is to address public issues, safeguard the national interest, and provide maximum relief to the people.
- Parliament is playing its constitutional and democratic role in addressing public concerns, while the Senate continues to raise issues affecting the people and different regions of the country in an effective manner.
Talking to the various delegations, Khan said that proposals and concerns presented by representatives and delegations from the four provinces, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan are accorded special importance.
He added that:
- The Senate serves as an important constitutional platform for promoting coordination, harmony, and cooperation among all federating units.
- Issues concerning the people and different regions are highlighted, and possible solutions are deliberated upon.
Syedaal Khan also highlighted:
- In line with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s vision, special attention is being given to creating employment opportunities for young people and equipping them with market-oriented skills.
- The prevailing situation in the country and the region demands that all political affiliations be set aside, and the national interest be given the highest priority.
He called for collective efforts to promote Pakistan’s development, prosperity, and the well-being of its people.
