PTI Senator Saifullah Abro resigns after voting in favour of 27th Amendment 

Islamabad (Web Desk): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Saifullah Abro tendered his resignation from the upper house of the Parliament on Monday, shortly after casting his vote in favour of the 27th Constitutional Amendment, going against his party’s stance.

Speaking in the chamber, Abro announced, “I am resigning from my Senate membership today.” 
Senate Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani responded that Abro could reclaim his Senate position if he wished.

In his remarks, Abro expressed admiration for the Pakistan Army and Field Marshal Asim Munir, describing the country’s success in the India-Pakistan war as a source of national pride.

He explained, “I voted for the amendment because of the Field Marshal and the Pakistan Armed Forces. I came to vote because of General Asim Munir.” He added that former US President Donald Trump had shown extraordinary respect to Field Marshal Munir, more than any president or prime minister.

Abro also criticised the behaviour of some parliamentarians, stating, “First, learn ethics. Legislation happens in every era; no one has a monopoly. When our government comes, Ali Zafar will introduce legislation. Every government brings constitutional amendments during its term.”

The senator recounted past grievances with PTI, particularly during the 26th Constitutional Amendment. “At that time, 10 members of my family were taken into custody, and the party did not raise its voice for me. After the amendment, a reference was filed against me in the Election Commission,” he said.

A notable moment occurred when Abro entered the Senate just prior to the voting on the amendment. PTI Senator Falak Naz Chitrali asked him why he was standing, to which he briefly replied, “Compulsion.”

Reports indicated that PTI faced internal concern ahead of the vote as two senators from Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) were unreachable, with sources describing both as “missing.”

Abro’s unexpected presence reignited discussions within PTI, with party leaders stating they were reviewing the matter, while government representatives called it a “political move.”

During the 27th Constitutional Amendment vote, Abro, along with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) Senator Ahmed Khan, supported the amendment, ensuring its passage despite the opposition’s walkout.