ISLAMABAD:

The row over columnist Shama Junejo's alleged inclusion in an official delegation turned into a storm in Parliament on Friday, with opposition members in the National Assembly accusing the government of bypassing consultation on Palestine and criticising Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's handling of the Gaza issue.

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar washed his hands of responsibility as the opposition members, led by former NA speaker Asad Qaiser, sharpened their knives over the government's handling of Palestine.

Speaking in Parliament, Ishaq Dar categorically stated that he had not signed any letter containing Shama Junejo's name.

"The name of Shama Junejo was not in the letter I wrote. Her name was not included in the official delegation letter. The name was mentioned by the s

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