Pakistan, June 28 -- LAHORE - Speaker of the Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan suspended 26 members of the provincial assembly for violating parliamentary rules and causing disruption during a recent session.

The lawmakers have been suspended for 15 sittings after they were accused of chanting slogans, tearing documents, pushing fellow members, and creating chaos in the house. The Speaker described their actions as a serious breach of assembly conduct.

While addressing the matter, Speaker Ahmad Khan stressed that maintaining the sanctity and discipline of the assembly is non-negotiable. He acknowledged the opposition's right to protest but said it must remain within constitutional and parliamentary limits.

Citing international ...