MPA apologises for remarks against female members

LAHORE: Almost all female members of the Punjab Assembly (MPAs) forced MPA Dr Ashraf Chohan to tender an unconditional apology to the House for his remarks against female parliamentarians. During question hour on Thursday, the female MPAs from the opposition strongly objected to remarks made by Chohan, in which he said female MPAs were wasting the House’s time and they had no say in the assembly’s proceedings as they had been elected on special seats. Chohan specifically mentioned Amna Ulfat in his statement. In response, the female MPAs from the opposition protested against Chohan’s remarks, demanding he apologise to all female parliamentarians, but Chohan refused, saying he did not say anything wrong. The assembly speaker intervened and asked Chohan to apologise. Other female parliamentarians in the House, including those from the treasury, chanted slogans against Chohan. Law Minister Rana Sanaullah also tried to calm down the females MPAs, but the furore continued until Chohan finally apologised. staff report