Sherry elected PGA president

"This platform represents unique opportunity for Pakistani lawmakers to engage with global challenges," says PPP leader

By Asim Yasin
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October 09, 2024
PPP Parliamentary Leader in Senate Sherry Rehman speaks during an interview in this undated image. — APP/File

ISLAMABAD: PPP Parliamentary Leader in Senate Sherry Rehman has been unanimously elected president of the Pakistan National Group of the Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA).

She was elected at a meeting chaired by Naveed Qamar at the Parliament House here on Tuesday. The meeting was attended by parliamentarians from both the ruling and opposition parties, who were also appointed PGA office-bearers. Sherry said: “I am deeply honoured to have been elected as PGA president. This platform represents a unique opportunity for Pakistani lawmakers to engage with global challenges, and I look forward to working with colleagues from across the aisle to promote meaningful action.” The meeting also focused on the upcoming 45th PGA annual forum and the 13th Consultative Assembly of Parliamentarians on the International Criminal Court which will be hosted in Islamabad on October 28-29.

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These international gatherings will bring together legislators from around the world to discuss key issues related to the rule of law, global governance, and the International Criminal Court.

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