Saleem Mandviwalla appointed as Senate Finance Committee Chairman

The recent election held by the Senate's Standing Committee on Finance resulted in the appointment of Saleem Mandviwalla from the PPP as its chairman. This decision came amidst notable abstentions from Senators Shibli Faraz and Mohsin Aziz from PTI. Faraz expressed his discontent, emphasizing the traditional practice of having the committee chairman from the opposition. He highlighted that this election marked the first instance of voting for the position, suggesting that such a practice should extend to other committees.

Faraz further urged the PPP, as the opposition party, to foster collaboration with PTI rather than engaging in what he termed as political maneuvers. In response to PTI's boycott of the election, Mandviwalla pointed out that similar elections occurred the previous year, where PTI senators were encouraged to participate. The newly elected chairman emphasized that the committee's operations have always been driven by consensus rather than party affiliations.

The election of Saleem Mandviwalla as the chairman of the Senate's Standing Committee on Finance has sparked discussions regarding the traditional practices and dynamics within the committee. As the committee moves forward under new leadership, the focus on consensus-building and non-partisan decision-making remains crucial for effective financial governance.