Sadiq Sanjrani seeks support from political parties over expected no-trust move.

Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani sought support from different political parties to prevent an expected no-confidence motion against him.

Sources said that PPP and PML-N did not respond, while BNP-M and JUI-F asked for some time to consult at the party level.

A no-confidence motion is likely to be tabled against the senate chairman in the coming days as the political parties have completed preparations, local media reported citing sources.

Sources also added that PML-N and PPP held consultations regarding the no-trust move against Sanjrani. However, the other political parties in the coalition government - including JUI-F, MQM-P, BNP-M and ANP -have not yet taken a final decision.

The no-trust motion will be submitted after the consultation of all four political parties and prior permission will be taken in Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) heads' session.

Sources added that PTI also distanced itself from Sanjrani and demanded his resignation. The matters related to the expected no-trust move also came under...

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