Pakistan, June 30 -- LAHORE - In a significant political move, the Punjab government has intensified pressure on the opposition by successfully removing four opposition lawmakers from key standing committee chairmanships in the provincial assembly.

The Punjab Assembly Secretariat issued formal notifications on Sunday confirming the removal of these opposition chairpersons following successful no-confidence motions. This development is part of a broader campaign aimed at weakening the opposition's influence within the assembly.

According to sources, Ansar Iqbal was removed from the Standing Committee on Special Education, while Rai Murtaza Iqbal lost his role as chairman of the Professional Management Committee. Additionally, MPA Ahsan A...