ISLAMABAD, MAR 27 (DNA) – The Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani did not request scheduling of any meeting with Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, his spokesperson has clarified on Monday.

The official, on behalf of the Senate chairman, refuted the news aired by leading media outlets that the premier had turned down a request forwarded by Sadiq Sanjrani for a formal meeting.

‘Senate chairman neither requested any meeting nor the Senate secretariat had any communication with the PM office in this regard’ stated the official.

The spokesperson also requested the media franchises not to carry any report based on rumours.

It is noteworthy that according to multiple media reports, the newly-elected chairman had asked for a courtesy meeting with the prime minister, who had earlier declared Sajrani’s election illegal.

Reportedly, a letter was also sent to the prime minister in this regard, however, Abbasi expressed his refusal to meet Sanjrani.