SECRETARIAT'S Press Release

Islamabad; September 30, 2019: The House Business Advisory Committee of the National Assembly met in Parliament House, today with Speaker Asad Qaiser in the Chair to discuss the business for the Session of the National Assembly.
 
The agenda and ways and means to run the proceedings of the current session of the National Assembly were discussed. It was decided that the current Session would be continued till 4th October, 2019. It was further decided that apart from government and private Members business, matters of public importance would be discussed.
 
The meeting was attended by the MNAs;  Mr. Iqbal Muhammad Ali, Mr. Agha Hassan Baloch, Rana Tanveer Hussain, Ch. Muhammad Barjees Tahir, Mr. Khurram Dastgir Khan, Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada, Syed Naveed Qamar, Shahida Akhtar Ali and Secretary and Special Secretary National Assembly.

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SPEAKER ACTS INDEPENDENTLY, RESPONSIBLY AND FOLLOWS THE GUIDING PRINCIPLES SET OUT IN THE CONSTITUTION, RULES AND PARLIAMENTARY TRADITIONS IN ORDER TO RUN THE AFFAIRS OF THE HOUSE EFFICIENTLY AND TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF ITS MEMBERS

NA SECRETARIAT ON DIRECTION OF SPEAKER REPLIES TO SHAHID KHAKAN ABASSI ON ISSUE OF PRODUCTION ORDERS

Islamabad September 12, 2019: The National Assembly Secretariat, on the direction of Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser had today replied to a letter written by Mr. Shahid Khakan Abassi, MNA regarding production of members in the custody to attend the proceedings of the national assembly/joint session.

The National Assembly Secretariat referring to the letter of the Member dated 26th August, 2019 addressed to Honorable Speaker, National Assembly regarding issuance of production orders of detained members of the National Assembly in order to attend the sittings of Assembly / joint session of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament), had informed that the Speaker being custodian of the House judiciously considers each and every case of detention of Member and nature of the case registered against him as well.

Referring to the Rule 108 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007, the Member had been informed that the Speaker or Chairman of a Committee may summon a member in custody on the charge of a non-bailable offence to attend a sitting or sittings of the Assembly or meeting of a Committee of which he is a member, if he considers his presence necessary.
The Member had been further informed that Speaker had never been selective in issuance of Production Orders of the detained Members. It was further informed that the issuance of production orders of a member in custody was the sole discretion of the Speaker and member cannot claim it as a matter of right.

The Member was further informed that Speaker was well aware of his responsibilities being custodian of the House to protect the rights of members and ensure their participation in the Assembly /Joint Session of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) under the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007. It further informed that the Speaker considers every case independently and in a responsible way and also follows the guiding principles set out in the Constitution, rules and parliamentary traditions in order to run the affairs of the House efficiently and to protect the rights of its members as well.

The Member had been further informed that there was no constitutional provision regarding issuance of Production Orders of a detained member.  However, if the Member in custody was not satisfied with the issuance of production orders by the Speaker, he may approach the court of competent jurisdiction in that regard. 
 

Islamabad; September 6, 2019: In connection with the observance of the 6th September, 2019 as Defence Day and Shuhda e Kashmir Day, Khatam Quran-e- Majeed was held in the Jamai Masjid of Parliament House, today after Juma Prayers.
 
The Khatam-e- Quran was attended by Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Mr. Azam Khan Swati, Members of the Senate and National Assembly, employees of Senate and National Assembly Secretariats and Officers and staff of Allied Departments working in the Parliament House.

After Khatam-e-Quran, Fateha was offered for the Martyrs of 1965 war, Kashmir Freedom Movement and Military and Police Personnel martyred in fight against terrorism. Prayers were also offered for the success of the Kashmiris for attaining the right of self-determination in accordance with their aspiration. The participants also prayed for the integrity and stability of the Pakistan.

Islamabad July 27, 2019: 5th Asia Region Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Conference titled “Envisioning Parliamentary Paths towards a Diverse and Developed South Asia” will commence from July 29th, 2019 in Islamabad.  Speaker National Assembly Mr. Asad Qaiser, by virtue of being the President of the CPA Asia Region, is hosting this Conference. The CPA Asia Region Conference is being held after a gap of nine years.

The Conference will be attended by parliamentarians and eminent personalities like Ms. Rebecca Kadaga, Speaker of the Ugandan Parliament and the current President of CPA, Member of Parliament (UK) Lord Purvis of Tweed, Member of Malaysian Parliament Dr. Noraini Binti Ahmad, Chairperson of the CPA Executive Committee and Deputy Speaker of the Cameroon Parliament Ms. Emilia Lifaka, and Secretary General CPA Akbar Khan. Presiding Officers of Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assemblies, Mr. Fida Muhammad Nashad and Mr. Shah Ghulam Qadir, respectively and other distinguished parliamentarians and panelists from Pakistan and Commonwealth Member States have been invited to participate in the Conference.

The Speaker, National Assembly Mr. Asad Qaiser in his message to the distinguished guests of the conference said that it was his profound privilege to host honorable Parliamentarians and experts from the South Asian region, Federal and Provincial legislatures of Pakistan alongside observers from various parts of the Commonwealth to the 5th CPA Asia Regional Conference, 2019 in Islamabad. He said that the theme of the Conference represents the earnest desire of the Parliament of Pakistan to collaborate with legislatures from the South Asian region to come together on a single platform for the common good of our people. He further said that keen participation by Members of Parliaments is most heartening and a sign of their commitment towards strengthening democratic processes and supporting Pakistan’s efforts of bringing regional legislatures closer.

Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) is an effort to promote parliamentary diplomacy and democratic governance. Parliamentarians from across Asian Region will be part of the conference to discuss poverty alleviation, equal rights and representation of women, achieving Sustainable Development Goals, and youth engagement in country’s progress. The conference aims to engage nations to come together for common good.

The Asia region of the CPA consists of Parliaments of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Provincial Assemblies of four provinces.
 

Islamabad; July 25, 2019: The National Assembly of Pakistan will be hosting the 5th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Asian Regional Conference in Islamabad from July 29-August 2, 2019. The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) links Parliamentarians and parliamentary staff from over 180 national, state, provincial and territorial Parliaments and Legislatures across the Commonwealth through its network. One of the oldest Commonwealth organizations, the CPA was founded in 1911. The CPA is an international community of Commonwealth Parliaments and Legislatures working together to deepen the Commonwealth’s commitment to the highest standards of democratic governance. The Association is composed of over 180 Branches formed in Legislatures in Commonwealth countries which subscribe to parliamentary democracy.
 
The CPA Asia region comprises the federal parliaments of Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka as well as the four Provincial Assemblies of Pakistan.

The CPA’s mission is to promote the advancement of parliamentary democracy by enhancing knowledge and understanding of democratic governance, for which it seeks to build an informed parliamentary community and to further co-operation among its Parliaments and Legislatures. The CPA helps to identify benchmarks of good governance and to implement the enduring values of the Commonwealth. The CPA aims to promote knowledge of the constitutional, legislative, economic, social and cultural aspects of parliamentary democracy, with particular reference to the countries of the Commonwealth of Nations.

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Islamabad; June 22, 2019: A five Member, Czech parliamentary delegation will arrive in Islamabad on 23rd June, 2019 on an eight day visit to Pakistan. The delegation is visiting Pakistan on the invitation of Speaker, National Assembly Mr. Asad Qaiser. The delegation would be led by Mr. Daniel Pawlas, Member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic and Chairman of the Czech-Pakistan Parliamentary Friendship Group. Ms. Aliya Hamza Malik, MNA and Convener Pak-Czech Parliamentary Friendship Group will receive the delegation.
 
The delegation during its stay in Islamabad will meet Speaker, National Assembly, Chairman, Senate, Foreign Minister, Advisor to Prime Minister on Commerce and Textile and Industry and Production, Chairman Board of Investment and their counterparts in Pakistan Parliament. The delegation will later proceed to Lahore. They will meet Punjab political Hierarchy and key government functions besides meeting with the Representatives of Business and Industry Organizations.
 
The visit of the Czech Parliamentarians would prove instrumental in fostering coordination and understanding between the legislative bodies of the two countries. The interaction of parliamentarians through parliamentary friendship forum is also being viewed at an apt opportunity to expand the scope of cooperation and transformation of that relationship in the essential people-to-people and state level besides show casing a soft image of Pakistan to outside world.
 
The Czech parliamentary besides Mr. Daniel Pawlas, MP/Head includes MPs; Mr. Michal Ratiborskey, Mr. Peter Sadovsky, Mr Antonin Kubos and Mr. Jaroslav Roman.
 

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Islamabad:  May 29,  2019 : In pursuance of the provisions of clause (3) of Article 53 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Qasim Khan Suri, Deputy Speaker National Assembly shall act as Speaker National Assembly  w.e.f 29th May, 2019 vice Asad Qaiser, Speaker, National Assembly who has proceeded on a visit abroad.
 

Islamabad; May 24, 2019: The House Business Advisory Committee of the National Assembly met in Parliament House, today with Speaker Asad Qaiser in the Chair to discuss the business for the 10th Session of the National Assembly.

The agenda and ways and means to run the proceedings of the 10th session of the National Assembly were discussed. After taking into account the suggestion of the representatives of the Parliamentary Parties, it was decided that the current Session would continue till 31st May, 2019. It was further decided that apart from legislative business, Questions; Calling Attention Notices and matters of public importance would be discussed. 

The meeting was attended by the Ministers; Dr. Shireen M. Mazari, Mr. Ijaz Ahmed Shah, Mr. Azam Khan Swati, Minister of State Mr. Ali Muhammad Khan, MNAs; Mr. Asad Umar, Sardar Nasrullah Khan Dreshak, Mr. Khalid Hussain Magsi, Ms. Rubina Irfan, Mr. Muhammad Aslam Bhoottani, Agha Hassan Baloch, Rana Tanveer Hussain, Syed Naveed Qamar, Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah and Mr. Abdul Wasay.
 

Islamabad; May 21, 2019: National Assembly Secretariat has surrendered Rs.638.698 million on the account of saving to the national exchequer. The surrender of saving is required under the general financial rules and has formally conveyed to Ministry of Finance. The Secretariat had taken various steps under the direction of Speaker, National Assembly Mr. Asad Qaiser to reduce the expenditure of Secretariat without affecting the operational quality and service delivery. The surrender of above mentioned amount is made in different head of accounts from the sanctioned grant of the National Assembly during the fiscal year 2018-19.
 

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Islamabad, Pakistan – 18th March 2019: National Assembly’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Secretariat has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific (UCLG ASPAC), Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is aimed at further strengthening cooperation on Localisation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that shall contribute to the achievement of SDGs in Pakistan for improving the socio-economic situation of the Pakistani population.
Convener, National Parliamentary Taskforce on Sustainable Development Goals

Mr. Riaz Fatyana and Dr. Bernadia Irawati Tjandradewi, Secretary General
United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific(UCLG ASPAC) signed the agreement.
Speaking at the occasion the Honourable Convener, National Parliamentary Taskforce on SDGs Mr. Riaz Fatyana said that the SDGs Secretariat was established to provide parliamentary oversight, evidence based legislation and technical assistance to the Parliamentarians in tracking progress of SDGs in Pakistan”.

He further highlighted the Parliamentary Taskforce’s leadership role and the importance of partnerships to move Pakistan’s development agenda forward. He said, “The Parliamentary Taskforce on SDGs is taking ownership in achieving the development targets in Pakistan with the help of its partners like United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific (UCLG ASPAC). We want to build this Secretariat into a proper institution that will have a broader scope of work to achieve the SDGs in Pakistan.”

Reiterating the importance of strong partnership, UCLG ASPAC Secretary General Dr. Bernadia Irawati Tjandradewi expressed that “We are proud to welcome the Parliamentary Task Force on SDGs as our key partner. Through the Task Force’s strategic guidance and political support, we can ensure that our project’s activities on the ground fit into the country’s overall plans and actions. As importantly, our work with various stakeholders at the forefront of local level will provide important contribution to Pakistan’s SDGs implementation, including in evaluating its progress.”
 

Islamabad; Monday March 18, 2019 at 1200 Hours

A Meeting of the select Members of Pakistan – Belarus Parliamentary Friendship Group with the H.E. Ms. Irina Akulovich, Member of the Standing Committee for Legislation and State Administration of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus was held at Committee Room # 5, National Assembly Secretariat. Honorable Mr. Muhammad Yaqoob Sheikh, MNA and Convener of Pak-Belarus PFG highlighted to promote the bilateral exchanges between the two countries. The Honorable Speaker National Assembly also graced the occasion with his presence during the meeting. The Ambassador of Belarus was also present during the meeting.

The Honorable Speaker shared the desire to further enhance relations with Belarus in all fields of mutual interest.

Later on, the Convener of Pak-Belarus PFG hosted a lunch at Serena Hotel, Islamabad. Both sides agreed that Pakistan-Belarus Parliamentary Friendship Group can play a pivotal role to promote Parliamentary diplomacy, investment, trade and cultural exchanges between Pakistan and Belarus.

 
 
 

A special meeting of Parliamentary leaders was convened at Parliament House today to brief national leadership on the ongoing security situation. The parliamentarians were briefed by FM, followed by DG ISPR. COAS also interacted with the forum after the brief.
The forum unanimously expressed that they stand united against any aggression against Pakistan and will support the Govt and it’s institutions unconditionally. They also expressed hope that those who want peace and stability will prevail as war is not an option but a failure of policy. National leaders of all political parties offered their services for the cause of peace and progress. In the end Chairman senate and speaker National Assembly thanked the leadership for their unequivocal support at the moment of crisis.

Islamabad; February 22, 2019: A briefing session of Pakistan – Ireland Parliamentary Friendship Group was held at Committee Room # 7, National Assembly Secretariat. Honorable Mr. Faiz Ullah, Convener Pak –Ireland Parliamentary Friendship Group highlighted to promote the bilateral exchanges between two countries. During the meeting, Hon. Convener directed the Officer from Ministry of Foreign Affairs to coordinate with the Irish Parliament through diplomatic channel for establishing a similar group in their esteemed Parliament to enhance mutual cooperation between two countries.

The Director from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs briefed the group Members on Pak – Ireland bilateral relations and discussed the work plan to explore the possibilities of bilateral exchanges and way forward between both countries.

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Islamabad; January 14, 2019: The House Business Advisory Committee of the National Assembly met in Parliament House, today with Speaker Asad Qaiser in the Chair to discuss the business for the 7th Session of the National Assembly.

The meeting discussed the agenda and ways to run the proceedings of the 7th session of the National Assembly. The Representatives of the Parliamentary Parties gave their proposals regarding business in the House. It was decided that the current NA Session will continue till 25th January, 2019.

The meeting was attended by the Mr. Shafqat Mehmood Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training, Mr. Omar Ayub Khan Minster for Power Division, Mr. Ali Muhammad Khan State Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Malik Muhammad Aamir Doger MNA, Mr. Iqbal Muhammad Ali MNA, Mr. Khalid Hussain Magsi MNA, Agha Hussain Baloch MNA, Nawabzada Shah Zain Bugti MNA, Mr. Muhammad Aslam Bhootani MNA, Main Riaz Hussain Pirzada MNA, Mr. Murtaza Javed Abbasi MNA, Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah MNA and Shazia Marri MNA.

Islamabad November 22, 2018: The Quran Khawani for the salvation of  departed soul of mother of Deputy Speaker National Assembly Qasim Khan Suri who was died on 11th November, 2018 at Quetta has held in Jamia Misjid of Minister Enclave, Islamabad on Thursday. Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani, Leader of the House in Senate Shibli Faraz Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry, Federal Minister for Kashmir  Affairs and Gilgit Balistan Ali Ameen Gandapur, former Deputy Speaker National Assembly Murtaza Javed Abbasi, Members of National Assembly, Senators besides large number of  representatives of Media,  Senior Officers/ Officials of the National Assembly Secretariat and notables were attended the Quran Khawani.  After the Quran Khawani Khateeb, Jamia Masjid Minister Enclave, Islamabad Mofti Ameer Zeb offered Fateh for the departed soul.

While condoling with Deputy Speaker the participants of the Quran Khawani expressed their heartfelt grief and sorrow over the sad demise of his mother. They prayed Almighty Allah to rest the departed soul in eternal and grant courage and fortitude to Deputy Speaker and other members of the family to bear irreparable loss with equanimity.   
 

Islamabad, November 12, 2018:  The funeral prayer of mother of the Deputy Speaker National Assembly Qasim Khan Suri has been held in Jamia Masjid Chilten Housing Scheme, Quetta on Monday.  She was died after protected illness last night.  Besides Member National Assembly Farrukh Habib, Senator Naseebullah Bazi, Provincial Ministers of Balochistan Zia Ulllah Lango, Mir Naseeb Ulllah Murree senior officers, members of lawyer’s community, party workers and large number of people of the area attended the funeral prayer.  Later on the deceased was buried in the Cantonment Graveyard, Cantt. Quetta.

    The Fateh Khawani for the departed soul will be held at Suri House, Chilten Housing Scheme Airport Road, Quetta.
 

Islamabad, November 07, 2018: The 01st meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on General Elections, 2018 was held in Committee Room No.2, Parliament House, Islamabad at 02:00 p.m today. The Committee unanimously elected Mr. Pervez Khattak, MNA as its Chairman. His name was proposed by Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, MNA and seconded by Syed Naveed Qamar, MNA. The Chairman elect asked the Treasury and Opposition Benches to nominate eight (8) members (on parity basis) to appoint a Sub-Committee with the mandate to frame Terms of References (ToRs) of the Committee.
 
2.         The meeting was attended by the parliamentarians namely; Mr. Pervez Khattak, Mr. Shafqat Mahmood, Dr. Shireen M. Mazari, Mr. Fawad Ahmed, Chaudhary Tariq Bashir Cheema, Senator Muhammad Azam Khan Swati, Malik Muhammad Aamir Dogar, Mr. Khalid Hussain Magsi, Syed Amin ul Haque, Mr. Ghous Bux Khan Mahar, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Rana Tanveer Hussain, Mr. Ahsan Iqbal, Mr. Murtaza Javed Abbasi, Rana Sana Ullah Khan, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, Syed Khursheed Ahmed Shah, Syed Naveed Qamar, Mr. Amir Haider Azam Khan, Mr. Abdul Wasay, Senator Sarfaraz Ahmed Bugti, Senator Nauman Wazir Khattak, Senator Hidayatullah, Senator Mir Hasil Khan Bizenjo, Senator Muhammad Asad Ali Khan Junejo, Senator Muhammad Usman Khan Kakar and Senator Abdul Rehman Malik. The meeting was conducted by the Secretary, National Assembly Secretariat.

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Islamabad 25 October 2018: The National Assembly Secretariat has auctioned six surplus vehicles and a motor bike at price  of  Rs. 7,816,000/= on 24th October, 2018 in the light of the austerity drives of the Government and directions of the Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser.  The Auction was took place in the Parking Area of the Parliament House and a large number of bidders participated in the Auction.  

One Mercedes Benz, four Toyota Corollas, one Suzuki Bolan and one motor bike Honda CG-125 were including in the auction.  The reserved price of vehicles was Rs. 4,774,603/- whereas the vehicles sold out at price of Rs. 7,816,000/=,  which was Rs. 3,041,397/=  higher than the reserved price.  The successful bidders will also have to deposit 10% withholding tax  after which actual value of the vehicles will be Rs. 8,597,600/=.
 

Islamabad 12 October 2018: The National Assembly Secretariat has decided to auction vehicles  in light of the austerity measures of Prime Minster of Islamic Republic of Pakistan Imran Khan. This decision was taken on the direction of Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser. 

According to the decision six used vehicles and a motor bike of National Assembly Secretariat will be auctioned on 24th October, 2018, including one Mercedes Benz, four Toyota Corollas, one Suzuki Bolan and one motor bike Honda CG-125.  The Auction will be held in the Parking Area of Parliament House, Islamabad. The Vehicle can be inspected in the Parking Area of Parliament House Islamabad from 11.00 a.m to 1.00 p.m.

The National Assembly Secretariat has already issued Auction Notice in this regard which has been published in National Newspaper on 4th October, 2018. This Auction Notice is also available on National Assembly Secretariat website www.na.gov.pk  and Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) website www.ppra.org.pk . Further details in this regard can be seen on these websites.   
 

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Islamabad September 18, 2018:    Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser in consultation with the Leader of the House and the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly has nominated Members of Business Advisory Committee.  The Speaker nominated the members of the Business Advisory Committee in pursuance of Rule 212 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007.
          
The Committee will comprise of Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Hussain Qureshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Pervez Khattak, Minister for Defence, Mr. Asad Umer, Minister for Finance, Revene and Economic Affairs, Mr. Ghulam Sarwar Khan, Minister for Petroleum, Mr. Shafqat Mehmood, Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training, Mr. Omar Ayub Khan, Minister for Power Division, Mr. Ali Muhammad Khan Mahar, Mr. Federal Minister, Dr. Fehmida Mirza, Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination, Ch. Tariq Bashir Cheema, Minister for Housing and Works, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, Minister for Railways, Malik Muhammad Aamir Dogar, MNA Mr. Riaz Fatyana, MNA Mr. Iqbal Muhammad Ali Khan, MNA Mr. Ghous Bux Khan Mahar, Mr. Khalid Hussain Magsi, MNA. Ms. Rubina Irfan, MNA. Agha Hassan Baloch, MNA, Nawabzada Shah Zain Bugti, MNA, Mr. Muhammad Aslam Bhootani, MNA, Rana Tanveer Hussain, MNA, Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada, MNA, Mr. Murtaza Javed Abbasi, MNA, Rana Sanaullah Khan, MNA, Syed  Naveed Qamar, MNA, Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah, MNA, Shazia Marri, MNA and  Mr. Abdul Wasay, MNA.
 

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