KABUL speaker on Saturday announced invalidating a summons for the defence minister, saying the move was against the relevant rules.
Deputy Speaker Niamatullah Ghafari, who chaired Thursday's session of the lower house, had sent the summons for Gen. Obaidullah Habibi to the Administrative Board.
The minister was asked to appear before lawmakers on Wednesday. At least 20 MPs have to sign the summons form, giving valid reason for the appearance of a cabinet member.
But Speaker Abdul Rauf Ibrahimi told the Wolesi Jirga session today the summons process for . . .
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