Will Yousaf Raza Gilani be next Senate Chairman?

ISLAMABAD -- Former Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani may finally become the Senate Chairman as the incumbent Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani is set to face a fatal no: confidence motion. About two years ago, in August 2019, then opposition's no: confidence motion against Sadiq Sanjrani shockingly failed despite opposition's majority in the Upper House. The opposition needed at least 53 votes for no: confidence but fell just three votes short of victory. Five votes were rejected, while 45 were cast in favor of Sanjrani. This was the first time the upper house of parliament tabled no: confidence motion against its Chairman. The Pakistan People's Party and the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) had then unsuccessfully supported Gilani to replace Sanjrani. This time however, Gilani has a fair chance to assume the top Senate seat if he is chosen as the candidate. Political sources said that the noconfidence motion is likely to be submitted against Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani in the next few days by the PTI. The PPP and the...