Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan and Senator Palwasha Khan engaged in a heated verbal clash during a communications committee meeting. The argument escalated quickly, with both lawmakers exchanging insults in front of other members. The incident drew attention as tensions in parliamentary sessions continue to rise over various policy debates.
The dispute began when Palwasha Khan questioned Aleem Khan over certain issues related to housing societies. Aleem Khan responded sharply, telling her to “shut up,” prompting Palwasha to retort, “you shut up.” He further accused some members of being dishonest, which intensified the confrontation and disrupted the committee proceedings.
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Other committee members, including Senator Pervez Rashid, attempted to mediate the situation. Despite these efforts, both lawmakers continued arguing until the committee chairman intervened. The chairman urged calm and requested Aleem Khan to apologize, which he did following the direction.
Palwasha Khan demanded a formal ruling against the minister’s behavior, claiming she was unfairly insulted. She argued that raising questions on public matters should not be considered disrespectful. The clash highlighted ongoing friction between government ministers and opposition senators in parliamentary sessions.
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The committee eventually resumed its business after the apology, though tensions remained noticeable. The incident sparked discussions on social media, with many debating parliamentary decorum and accountability. Observers said such confrontations could undermine productive lawmaking if repeated frequently in the future.