Overview
- Senator Palwasha Khan lodged a privilege motion with the Senate Privileges Committee alleging "highly unbecoming" conduct by Communications Minister Aleem Khan.
- The confrontation stemmed from oversight questions on an NHA road project and ministry performance after a written query went unanswered for months.
- In the recorded committee exchange, Aleem Khan reacted angrily and said, "We will treat you the way we are treated," rejecting allegations against him.
- At a news conference in Islamabad, Palwasha demanded a JIT-led forensic audit of the Communications Ministry, citing references in an IMF report.
- She criticized the committee chair for not intervening and urged the prime minister to address cabinet conduct, as PPP figures and women lawmakers voiced support.