Saira Bano (politician)
Saira Bano | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan | |
| In office 13 August 2018 – 10 August 2023 | |
| Constituency | Reserved seat for women |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Party | Grand Democratic Alliance (2018-present) |
| Spouse | Kaleemullah Wassan |
| Children | Muhammad Dawood Ghulamullah |
| Profession | Politician |
Saira Bano (Urdu: سائرہ بانو) is a Pakistani politician and public figure. She had remained a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from August 2018 till August 2023.
Political career
Saira Bano was elected to the National Assembly of Pakistan as a candidate of Grand Democratic Alliance GDA on a reserved seat for women from Sindh in 2018 Pakistani general election.
[1]Saira Bano came into spotlight suddenly after ousting of Prime Minister Imran Khan through No-confidence motion against Imran Khan and all the MNAs of Imran Khan's political party PTI decided a bycott from National Assembly of Paistan, alleging ousting as "Regime Change Operation". After these events opposition benches were almost empty except a few members (GDA's only member or PMAs members). So the next Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif's government was seemingly having no opposition and it was seemed as if they have gotten free hand to do what so ever they want.
In such terrible time, One lady (Saira Bano) became one woman army and played pivotal role of opposition. She spoke against every action taken against the public interest or state interest. Saira Bano spoken against all incidents of Human Right violation and raised these issues in National Assembly of Paistan.
In the budge 2023-24, heavy taxes were imposed on public, industries and fuel prices, resulting historic inflation rate raised in Pakistan. At such critical time, Saira Bano became spokesperson of helpless public in the National Assembly Of Pakistan.
External links
- "Ms. Saira Bano", Member Profile, National Assembly of Pakistan, retrieved Nov 13, 2022
More reading
References
- ^ "List of MNAs elected on reserved seats for women, minorities". dawn.com. 12 August 2018. Retrieved 12 August 2018.