ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has officially submitted a plea for the disqualification of Senator Saifullah Abro before Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani. The charge stems from Abro’s vote in favor of the 27th Constitutional Amendment, despite PTI’s opposition to it.
PTI Senator Ali Zafar announced on his X (formerly Twitter) profile that Abro violated party discipline by supporting the constitutional change, prompting the party to initiate a disqualification process against him.
The voting on the 27th Amendment took place in the Senate on November 10, 2025. Abro, whose party was against the amendment, surprisingly cast his vote in favor of the legislation.
In his formal submission to the Senate chairman, Zafar cited Article 63A of the Constitution, asserting: “As the PTI’s parliamentary leader in the Senate, I formally declare that Senator Saifullah Abro has defected from the party.”
He added, “This declaration will be forwarded to the Chief Election Commissioner to be presented before the Election Commission as required by law under Article 63A.”
Zafar further emphasized that prior to the vote, a meeting of PTI’s parliamentary group had been convened, during which it was explicitly decided—and communicated in writing—that PTI senators should oppose any legislative proposals related to the 27th Amendment. “The official record confirms that this directive was properly communicated to Abro, and he was fully aware of it,” Zafar asserted.
In an interview regarding the disqualification reference, Senator Abro claimed that PTI did not oppose the amendment. He criticized Zafar for filing the motion, saying: “Ali Zafar is not fit to lead.” “Neither the party has issued me any official notice nor have I received any formal communication,” the senator reiterated.
Taking a swipe at his own party, he remarked: “PTI has now become a social media-centric organization. They post everything online, but I haven’t received any formal notice or letter.”
Senator Abro also alleged that PTI founder Imran Khan had recommended his name for the chairmanship of the Senate Standing Committee on Interior. However, he claimed that “our people,” in collusion with treasury members, thwarted his bid to secure the coveted position.
