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PTI Files Defection Reference Against Senator Saifullah Abro

The move triggers Article 63-A proceedings requiring referral to the Election Commission for a ruling.

Overview

  • PTI parliamentary leader Syed Ali Zafar filed a declaration under Article 63-A against Senator Saifullah Abro with the Senate chairman.
  • The party says Abro voted for the 27th Constitutional Amendment on November 10 and again later that month despite written directions to oppose it, helping the bill reach a two‑thirds majority.
  • The reference asks the Senate chair to forward the declaration to the Chief Election Commissioner for ECP adjudication on whether Abro loses his seat.
  • PTI states it issued a December 2 show‑cause notice to Abro at his Islamabad and Larkana addresses and received no response within the stipulated time.
  • Abro rejects the allegations, saying he received no notice and that PTI did not oppose the amendment, while his on‑floor resignation has not been submitted in writing.