The Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue considered “The State-Owned Enterprises (Governance and Operations) (Amendment) Bill, 2024” (Government Bill) and recommended that the Bill may be passed by the Assembly.

    2nd meeting of the Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue was held today, in the Committee Room 1, Parliament House, Islamabad, under the Chairmanship of Hon. Syed Naveed Qamar, MNA/Chair

 
 2.        The Committee considered “The State-Owned Enterprises (Governance and Operations) (Amendment) Bill, 2024” (Government Bill) as referred to the Committee. The Hon. Minister for Law and Justice, Hon. Minister Finance and Revenue, and Hon. Minister Power briefed the Committee on the Bill and replied to number of questions and queries of the chair and Members of the Committee. Some of the Hon. Members of the Committee opposes Amendments in the Bill and submitted a Note of Dissent. After a detailed consideration, the Committee recommended that the Bill may be passed by the Assembly.

 
3.        The meeting was attended by Mr. Bilal Azhar Kayani, Rana Iradat Sharif Khan, Ms. Zeb Jaffar, Mr. Waseem Qadir, Mr. Kesoo Mal Kheal Das, Ms. Hina Rabbani Khar (ON ZOOM), Mr. Ali Jan Mazari, Dr. Mirza Ikhtiar Baig, Dr. Nafisa Shah, Mr. Arshad Abdullah Vohra, Mr. Omar Ayub Khan, Mr. Shahram Khan, Mr. Muhammad Mobeen Arif, Mr. Muhammad Ali Sarfraz, and Ms. Shahida Begum, MNAs. The meeting was also attended by Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb, Minister for Finance and Revenue, Mr. Azam Nazeer Tarar, Minister for Law and Justice, Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, Minister for Energy (Power), Secretary Finance Division and other senior officers.

Islamabad, 9th July, 2024: The Standing Committee on Inter Provincial Coordination in its meeting held today in the Parliament House, Islamabad unanimously elected Mr. Sana Ullah Khan Mastikhel, MNA as its Chairman.

The election was conducted by Mr. Muhammad Mushtaq, Advisor (Legislation), Syed Jawad Murtaza Naqvi Additional Secretary (Committees) and Syed Haseen Raza Zaidi, Joint Secretary (Committees).
Mr. Muhammad Mushtaq, Advisor (Legislation), National Assembly Secretariat welcomed the Committee Members and described the procedure for election of the Chairman under rule 216 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007. Mr. Anjum Aqeel Khan, MNA/Member proposed the name of Mr. Sana Ullah Khan Mastikhel, MNA, as Chairman of the Committee and seconded by all the members of the Committee. Accordingly, Mr. Sana Ullah Khan Mastikhel, MNA, was unanimously elected as Chairman of the Standing Committee on Inter Provincial Coordination.  

The Advisor (Legislation) congratulated the newly elected Chairman on behalf of the Honorable Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Secretary General National Assembly and assured him full support from the Secretariat for effective and efficient functioning of the Committee.

The Chairman expressed his gratitude to the members for posing confidence in him and assured them to run the business of the Committee with consensus. The members while appreciating views of the honorable Chairman assured him their fullest support in the process of legislation. Dr. Tariq Fazal Ch. and Malik Muhammad Aamir Dogar, MNAs/Chief Whips congratulate the newly elected Chairman and extend their support for the Committee.

The meeting was attended by MNAs Mr. Anjum Aqeel Khan, Sheikh Aftab Ahmed, Sardar Yaqoob Khan Nasir, Mr. Muhammad Miqdad Ali Khan and Dr. Mahreen Razzaq Bhutto (via online). Dr. Tariq Fazal Ch. MNA/Chief Whip (Ruling Party) and Malik Muhammad Aamir Dogar, MNA/Chief Whip (Opposition) were also present besides the senior officers of the National Assembly Secretariat.

Islamabad, 9th July, 2024: The Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges appointed a Sub-Committee to examine the amendments moved by Dr. Nafisa Shah, MNA regarding insertion of new Rule 295 and Rule 296 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007.

2nd meeting of the Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges held today at 11:00 a.m. in the Parliament House, Islamabad, under the Chairmanship of Mr. Muhammad Afzal, MNA.

Mr. Azam Nazeer Tarar, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs briefed the committee that the privileges of the members of the Parliament are covered under Article 66(3) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The Additional Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs apprised that rule 207 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007 provides functions of the Committee. He further briefed that under rule 293 of the said rules ibid any Honourable Member may give seven clear days’ notice of a motion for leave to amend these Rules to the Secretary and the notice shall be accompanied by the amendment proposed. He said that the Committee considers the proposed amendments in the Rules and make recommendations as per its function under rule 207(a).


Dr. Nafisa Shah, MNA gave a detailed presentation and quoted the example of different Parliaments of the world to deal with public petitions. The Hon’ble member also emphasized that the Member Parliament should be empowered to bring up the petitions from public.
After detailed deliberations and discussion, the Committee generally appreciated the idea of the Mover but stresses the need to further examine on the proposed amendments. Accordingly, it was unanimously decided that a Sub-Committee may be appointed under the convenership of Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon, MNA. The Sub-Committee will submit its report within thirty days to the Standing Committee for its final consideration.
Besides Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Mr. Azam Nazeer Tarar the meeting was attended by MNAs; Chaudhry Armghan Subhani, Ch. Muhammad Shahbaz Babar,             Mr. Waseem Qadir, Syed Imran Ahmad Shah, Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon, Sardar Muhammad Yaqoob Khan Nasir, Nawab Muhammad Yousaf Talpur, Mr. Zulfiqar Bachani, Mir Ghulam Ali Talpur, Mr. Ramesh Lal, Khawaja Izhar ul Hassan, Mr. Ali Khan Jadoon, Ms. Aniqa Mehdi, Mr. Ghulam Muhammad, Mr. Muhammad Mahbob Sultan, Malik Muhammad Aamir Dogar. The senior officers from the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Ministry of Law and Justice also attended the meeting.

Islamabad, July 9, 2024: In a bid to enhance equitable national development, Syed Abdul Qadir Gillani, Chairman of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, emphasized the need for transparency in Public Sector Development Projects (PSDP). He directed that the Committee be kept informed of any changes in PSDP and highlighted the importance of transparent provincial distribution of development projects for equitable resource allocation. The Chairman also reiterated the Committee’s commitment to effectively oversee the Ministry for the public's benefit.

2. These remarks were made during the second meeting of the Standing Committee on Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, held today at 11:00 a.m. in Parliament House under the Chairmanship of Syed Abdul Qadir Gillani.
3. Mr. Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Planning and Development, emphasised the importance of peace, political stability, and policy continuity for Pakistan's prosperity. He introduced the "5 E" framework as crucial for future growth of the country, focusing on Exports-led growth, E-Pakistan, Environment and Climate Change, Energy, and Equity, Ethics, and Empowerment.

4. The Secretary of the Ministry of Planning and Development provided a comprehensive overview of the Ministry’s functions and its attached departments. He elucidated that while the Ministry is responsible for planning and coordination, project implementation falls under the purview of other ministries. However, the Ministry is responsible for monitoring and evaluation of these projects.
5. The Committee raised concerns over Karachi’s industrial sector decline due to the energy crisis and identified corruption as a major cause of public sector project delays. It was recommended that priority be given to completing ongoing projects rather than reallocating funds to new projects, to avoid cost escalations and ensure timely completion. Regional disparities in South Punjab's development was also discussed.
6. The Committee was briefed on the status of the Pakistan Public Works Department (PWD), currently undergoing dissolution. It was decided that PWD representatives would be called to provide updates on their existing projects.
7. The meeting was attended by MNAs Ms. Naz Baloch, Maj. (R) Tahir Iqbal, Mr. Muhammad Ameer Sultan, Mr. Ali Asghar Khan, Mr. Yousaf Khan, Mr. Dawar Khan Kundi, Ch. Muhammad Shahbaz Babar, and Mr. Muhammad Moazzam Ali Khan along with senior officials from the Ministry.

اسلام آباد، 9 جولائی، 2024: مساوی قومی ترقی کو بڑھانے کے لیے قومی اسمبلی کی قائمہ کمیٹی برائے منصوبہ بندی، ترقی اور خصوصی اقدامات کے چیئرمین سید عبدالقادر گیلانی نے پبلک سیکٹر ڈویلپمنٹ پروجیکٹس میں شفافیت کی ضرورت پر زور دیا۔ انہوں نے ہدایت کی کہ پی ایس ڈی پی میں کسی بھی تبدیلی سے کمیٹی کو آگاہ رکھا جائے۔  انہوں نے وسائل کی منصفانہ تقسیم کے لیے صوبوں کے درمیان ترقیاتی منصوبوں کی تقسیم میں شفافیت کی اہمیت کو اجاگر کیا۔ چیئرمین نے اس بات کا بھی اعادہ کیا کہ کمیٹی عوام کے فائدے کے لیے وزارت کی مؤثر نگرانی کے لیے پرعزم ہے۔

یہ ریمارکس قائمہ کمیٹی برائے منصوبہ بندی، ترقی اور خصوصی اقدامات کے دوسرے اجلاس کے دوران کہے جو آج صبح گیارہ بجے پارلیمنٹ ہاؤس میں سید عبدالقادر گیلانی کی صدارت میں منعقد ہوا۔

منصوبہ بندی اور ترقی کے وزیر جناب احسن اقبال نے پاکستان کی خوشحالی کے لیے امن، سیاسی استحکام اور پالیسی کے تسلسل کی اہمیت پر زور دیا۔ انہوں نے" ای5 “ فریم ورک کو ملک کی مستقبل کی ترقی کے لیے اہم قرار دیا، جس میں برآمدات کی قیادت میں ترقی، ای پاکستان، ماحولیات اور موسمیاتی تبدیلی، توانائی، اور مساوات، اخلاقیات اور بااختیاریت پر توجہ دی گئی۔


منصوبہ بندی اور ترقی کی وزارت کے سیکرٹری نے وزارت کے فرائض اور اس سے منسلک محکموں کا ایک جامع جائزہ پیش کیا۔ انہوں نے واضح کیا کہ جہاں وزارت منصوبہ بندی اور رابطہ کاری کی ذمہ دار ہے، پروجیکٹ پر عمل درآمد دیگر وزارتوں کے دائرہ کار میں آتا ہے۔ تاہم، وزارت ان منصوبوں کی نگرانی اور تشخیص کی ذمہ دار ہے۔

کمیٹی نے توانائی بحران کی وجہ سے کراچی کے صنعتی شعبے کی زوال پر تشویش کا اظہار کیا اور پبلک سیکٹر کے منصوبوں میں تاخیر کی بڑی وجہ کرپشن کو قرار دیا۔ یہ سفارش کی گئی کہ نئے منصوبوں کے لیے فنڈز دوبارہ مختص کرنے کی بجائے جاری منصوبوں کو مکمل کرنے کو ترجیح دی جائے، تاکہ لاگت میں اضافے سے بچا جا سکے اور بروقت تکمیل کو یقینی بنایا جا سکے۔ جنوبی پنجاب کی ترقی میں علاقائی تفاوت پر بھی بات ہوئی۔


کمیٹی کو پاکستان پبلک ورکس ڈیپارٹمنٹ کی صورتحال کے بارے میں بتایا گیا جو اس وقت تحلیل کے عمل سے گزر رہا ہے۔ یہ فیصلہ کیا گیا کہ کے پی ڈبلیو ڈی نمائندوں کو ان کے موجودہ پروجیکٹوں کے بارے میں اپ ڈیٹ فراہم کرنے کے لیے بلایا جائے گا۔

اجلاس میں ایم این ایز محترمہ ناز بلوچ، میجر (ر) طاہر اقبال، جناب محمد امیر سلطان، جناب علی اصغر خان، جناب یوسف خان، جناب داور خان کنڈی،
چوہدری محمد شہباز بابر، اور جناب محمد معظم علی خان سمیت وزارت کے اعلیٰ حکام نے شرکت کی۔

Islamabad, the 5th July, 2024: The National Assembly Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination proposed strategic moves to elevate the nation's healthcare system. With a comprehensive agenda featuring transformative initiatives and critical assessments, the Committee underscored a renewed commitment for building a healthier future for all citizens.

2. 2nd meeting of the Standing Committee was held today in Committee Room No. 2, Parliament House, Islamabad under the Chairmanship of Dr. Mahesh Kumar Malani, MNA.

3. The Secretary, Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination provided a comprehensive overview of its functions and the attached departments. Both the Standing Committee and the Ministry acknowledged the critical role the Committee plays in enhancing national health services and emphasized on mutual cooperation. During the briefing, the Ministry highlighted several ongoing and new initiatives aimed at improving health services across the country. Recognizing the federal roles in health, which are distributed across various divisions, the Ministry stressed the necessity of a state-level response to meet international health commitments.

4. The Committee took serious notice over the lack of human resources, the absence of doctors during duty hours, and the shortage of medical equipment in the Government Hospitals. Recommending equitable access to healthcare for all citizens, the Committee also pointed out gaps and substandard conditions within the healthcare sector. The Committee expressed its concerns over the discrepancies in the performance of Pakistan Nursing Council, urging immediate improvements. The Committee suggested integrating sensitization and awareness programs into the national educational curriculum. This initiative aims to inform the younger generation about disease prevention early on and to promote a healthier future. The Committee proposed establishing a robust health data management system to enhance monitoring and resource allocation.

5. The Committee directed the Ministry to ensure the availability of doctors and trained nursing staff during duty hours and restoring the Sehat Sahulat Program at the federal level. The Committee reiterated that these steps are essential for improving the overall quality and accessibility of health services in Pakistan.

6. The meeting was attended by MNAs, Raja Khurram Shahzad Nawaz, Ms. Zahra Wadood Fatemi, Ms. Farah Naz Akbar, Dr. Shaista Khan, Dr. Darshan, Dr. Shazia Sobia Aslam Soomro, Ms. Sabheen Ghoury, Gul Asghar Khan, Ms. Farukh Khan, Dr. Amjad Ali Khan, Mr. Shahram Khan, M. Shabbir Ali Qureshi and Ms. Aliya Kamran.

7. Additionally, the meeting included participation of Dr. Malik Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, along with senior officials from the Ministry.

Islamabad, the 04th July, 2024.

The Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research was convened today at 11:30 am in the Committee Room of the National Agricultural Research Center, Islamabad. The meeting was chaired by Syed Hussain Tariq, MNA, and included the federal Minister for Food Security and Research, along with members of the Standing Committee and officials from the Ministry.

During this introductory meeting, the overall performance of the Ministry was reviewed, focusing on major issues and potential mitigations.

One of the main points of discussion was the implementation of modern agricultural techniques and technologies to boost productivity. The committee emphasized the importance of supporting farmers with resources such as high-quality seeds, fertilizers, and access to credit. Additionally, there was a focus on expanding research initiatives to develop climate-resilient crop varieties.

The committee underscored the importance of investing in agricultural research and development (R&D). They proposed increasing funding for agricultural universities and research institutions to develop new farming techniques and seed varieties. Collaborations with international agricultural research organizations were also discussed.

The committee stressed the need for training programs to educate farmers on modern agricultural practices. Extension services and farmer field schools were suggested as effective means to disseminate knowledge and improve farmers' skills.

Recognizing the pivotal role of farmers in agriculture, the committee underscored the importance of farmer-friendly policies. Recommendations were made to provide adequate support mechanisms, including access to affordable, high-quality seeds and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Emphasizing the role of technology in seed development, the committee has recommended provisions to support research and innovation in seed technology. This includes facilitating access to advanced seed varieties and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

To uphold seed quality standards, the committee has proposed strengthened measures for seed certification and quality control. Collaborative efforts with regulatory bodies and certification agencies will ensure compliance with established benchmarks and safeguard farmers from substandard seeds.

In line with efforts to empower farmers, the committee has advocated for provisions that enhance access to certified seeds, agricultural training, and extension services. These initiatives are designed to bolster agricultural productivity and improve farmers' livelihoods.

The discussion also highlighted the need for a strategic approach in policy-making to foster innovation and sustainability within the sector. The committee recognized that supporting farmers with the necessary tools and resources is vital for achieving long-term goals. Additionally, they stressed the importance of public-private partnerships in driving research and development initiatives.

The committee also addressed the necessity of enhancing infrastructure, such as irrigation systems and storage facilities, to support the efficient distribution and preservation of agricultural produce. By improving these logistical elements, the sector can reduce post-harvest losses and ensure a steady supply of food products.

In conclusion, the Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research reaffirms its commitment to ensuring a robust, resilient, and sustainable food system for our nation. Through comprehensive policy recommendations, strategic investments in agricultural innovation, and collaborative efforts with stakeholders across the food supply chain, we aim to address current challenges and anticipate future needs. The committee recognizes the critical importance of food security not only for public health and economic stability but also for national security. By fostering a collaborative environment that encourages technological advancements, sustainable practices, and equitable access to resources, we can build a food system that meets the needs of today while preserving the potential for future generations.

Islamabad June 29, 2024: The National Assembly Standing Committees namely Information Technology and Telecommunication, Commerce, Privatization and Industries & Production elected their Chairmen unanimously in their maiden meetings held today in Parliament House, Islamabad. The meetings were attended by members of the respective Standing Committees and Chief Whips of the PML(N), PPPP and MQM.

The elections were conducted by Mr. Muhammad Mushtaq, Advisor (Legislation), Syed Jawad Murtaza Naqvi Additional Secretary (Committees) and Syed Haseen Raza Zaidi, Joint Secretary (Committees).

The Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication unanimously elected Syed Amin ul Haq, MNA as its Chairman. His name was proposed by Syed Mustafa Kamal, MNA and seconded by all the members of the Committee, whereas the Standing Committee on Commerce unanimously elected Mr. Muhammad Jawed Hanif Khan, MNA as its Chairman. His candidature was proposed by Dr. Mirza Ikhtiar Baig, MNA and supported by all the members of the Committee.

The Standing Committees on Privatization and Industries & Production unanimously elected Dr. Muhammad Farooq Sattar, MNA and Syed Hafeezuddin, MNAs, as Chairmen, respectively in their separate meetings. Their names were proposed respectively by MNAs Pir Aftab Hussain Shah Jilani and Dr. Mahesh Kumar Malani and seconded by all the members of the Committees.

After conducting the elections, Advisor (Legislation) felicitated the newly elected Chairmen on behalf of Hon. Speaker, Deputy Speaker and the Secretary General and assured their all-out support in discharge of their official responsibilities.

After the elections, the newly elected Chairmen assumed their seats and thanked their party leadership and fellow colleagues for reposing confidence in them by electing them as the Chairmen of the Standing Committees. They hoped that with the concerted efforts of the Committee Members, the Committees would aptly play their role of parliamentary oversight on Executive.

Islamabad: 28th June 2024; Honourable Speaker of National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has extended warm felicitation to newly elected office bearers of the Young Parliamentarians' Forum (YPF). He added, "Pakistan is blessed with Youth which is full of potential and the Young Parliamentarians have a proactive role to play for furthering the cause of democracy." He also appreciated the vibrant participation of Young parliamentarians in the legislative process. He expressed his hope that newly elected office-bearers would leave no stone unturned to ensure the positive contribution of young parliamentarians in parliamentary proceedings and other tasks.

It is pertinent to mention that as a result of Election of the Young Parliamentarians Forum (YPF) was held as per directions of Honorable Speaker National Assembly of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan/ Patron Chief of YPF  Sardar Ayaz Sadiq.MNA Syeda Nausheen Iftikhar was elected as President of YPF, MNA Makhdoom Zain Hussain Qureshi as Vice President of YPF, MNA Nawabzada Jamal Khan Raisani as General Secretary, Ms.Ayesha Nazir as Joint Secretary Muhammad Iqbal Khan as Information Secretary and  Muhammad Mobeen Arif Finance Secretary. The Members have entered upon the Board of Young Parliamentarians Forum (YPF) as Office Bearers for two years. The National Assembly Secretariat has issued the notification in this regard.

YPF is a Parliamentary forum, established in 2003 in the Parliament of Pakistan to assist Young Parliamentarians who are under the age of 45, to develop a strong culture of responsible political leadership in the country.

The operations of YPF are steered by its Board comprising of the President, Vice President, General Secretary, Joint Secretary, Media Coordinator, and Treasurer. As one of the platforms established to represent the voices and interests of the youth of Pakistan in the Parliament, the Young Parliamentarians Forum (YPF) has come a long way. It serves as a “Springboard” platform for young minds and provides them with an opportunity to interact with and learn from, seasoned politicians and legislators alike.

Islamabad June 27, 2024: The National Assembly Standing Committees namely Energy (Petroleum Division), National Food Security & Research, Rules of Procedure & Privileges, Interior, Information & Broadcasting, Aviation, Poverty Alleviation & Social Safety, Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Narcotics Control and Defence elected their Chairmen unanimously in maiden meetings held today in Parliament House, Islamabad. The meetings were attended by all the Members of the respective Standing Committees and Chief Whips of the PML(N), PPPP and SIC.
The elections were conducted by Advisor (Legislation) Mr. Muhammad Mushtaq, Additional Secretary (Committees) Syed Jawad Murtaza Naqvi and Syed Haseen Raza Zaidi, Joint Secretary (Committees).
The Standing Committee on Energy (Petroleum Division), unanimously elected Syed Mustafa Mehmood, MNA as its Chairman. His name was proposed by Rai Haider Ali Khan, MNA and seconded by all the members of the Committee; whereas, the Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research unanimously elected Syed Hussain Tariq MNA as its Chairman. His candidature was proposed by Syed Javed Ali Shah Jillani, MNA and seconded by all the members of the Committee.  
The Standing Committees on Rules of Procedure & Privileges and Interior unanimously elected Mr. Muhammad Afzal, MNA and Raja Khurrum Shahzad Nawaz, MNAs their Chairmen, respectively in their separate meetings. Their names were proposed respectively by MNAs Malik Muhammad Aamir Dogar and Syed Rafiullah and seconded by all the members of the Committees.
The Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting elected Mr. Pullain, MNA as its Chairman. His candidature was proposed by Mr. Kesoo Mal Kheal Das, MNA. Whereas, the Standing Committee on Aviation elected Nawabzada Iftikhar Ahmad Khan Babar, MNA as its Chairman. His name was proposed by Haji Imtiaz Ahmad Chaudhry, MNA. Candidature of both the Chairmen was supported by all the members of the respective committees.
Meanwhile, the Standing Committees on Poverty Alleviation & Social Safety and Planning, Development & Special Initiatives also met for election of their Chairmen. Mr. Ghulam Ali Talpur, MNA and Syed Abdul Qadir Gillani, MNAs were elected Chairmen of the Standing Committees refered to above respectively. Name of Mr. Talpur was proposed by Ms. Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, MNA; whereas, name of Syed Abdul Qadir Gillani was proposed by Mr. Muhammad Moazzam Ali Khan, MNA.
Chairmen to the Standing Committees on Narcotics Control and Defence were also elected in maiden meetings of the Committee. Standing Committee on Narcotics control elected Mr. Malik Shah, MNA, whereas, Standing Committee on Defence elected Mr. Fateh Ullah Khan, MNA as its chairman. Their names were proposed by MNAs Mr. Khalid Hussain Magsi and Mr. Ibrar Ahmad, respectively.
After conducting the elections, the Advisor felicitated the newly elected Chairmen on behalf of Hon. Speaker, Deputy Speaker and the Secretary General and assured their all-out support in discharge of their official responsibilities.
After the elections, the Chairs assumed their seats and thanked their party leadership and their fellow colleagues for reposing confidence in them by electing them as the Chairmen of the Standing Committees. They hoped that with the concerted efforts of the Committee Members, the Committees would aptly play their role of parliamentary oversight on Executive.

Islamabad, the 27th June, 2024: The following meetings of the NA Standing Committees for the Election of their Chairman's/Chairperson will be held tomorrow i. e the 28th June 2024 at 10:00 am to 11:00 am in Committee Room No. 2, 1st Floor Parliament House Islamabad.

1. Railways
2. Science and Technology
3. Economic Affairs Division
4. Climate Change and Environmental Coordination
5. Energy (Power Division)
 

Islamabad June 26, 2024: Six Standing Committees of the National Assembly namely Foreign Affairs, National Health Regulations, Services & Coordination, Communications, Maritime Affairs, Finance & Revenue and Water Resources elected their Chairpersons in their maiden meetings held today in Parliament House, Islamabad. The meetings were attended by Members of the respective Standing Committees and Chief Whips of the PML(N), PPPP and SIC.
The elections were conducted by Advisor (Legislation) Mr. Muhammad Mushtaq and Additional Secretary (Committees) Syed Jawad Murtaza Naqvi.
The Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs unanimously elected Ms. Hina Rabbani Khar as its chairperson. Her name was proposed by Ms. Ayesha Nazir, MNA and seconded by all the members of the Committee, whereas the Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination unanimously elected Dr. Mahesh Kumar Malani, MNA as its chairman. His candidature was proposed by Mr. Muhammad Shahbaz Baber, MNA and seconded by all the members of the Committee.

 
The Standing Committees on Communications and Maritime Affairs unanimously elected Mr. Ijaz Hussain Jhakrani, MNA and Mr. Abdul Qadir Patel, MNAs as their chairperson, respectively in their separate meetings. Their names were proposed respectively by MNAs Mr. Nazir Ahmad Bhugio and Mr. Khurrum Munawar Munj and seconded by all the members of the Committees.
The Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue unanimously elected Syed Naveed Qamar, MNA as its chairman. His candidature was proposed by Dr. Nafeesa Shah, MNA. Whereas, the Standing Committee on Water Resources unanimously elected Mr. Khalid Hussain Magsi, MNA as its chairman. His name was proposed by Rai Hassan Nawaz Khan, MNA. Candidature of both the Chairmen was supported by all the members of the respective committees.
After conducting the elections, both the officers conveyed congratulation on behalf of Hon. Speaker, Deputy Speaker and the Secretariat and assured their all-out support in discharge of their official responsibilities.
After the elections, the chairs assumed their seats and thanked their fellow colleagues for reposing confidence in their leadership by electing them the chairpersons of the Standing Committees. They hoped that with the concerted efforts of the Committee Members, the committees would aptly play their role of parliamentary oversight on executive.  
 

The following meetings of the NA Standing Committees for the Election of their Chairman's/Chairperson will be held tomorrow i. e the 27th June 2024 at 10:00 am to 11:10 am in Committee Room No. 2, 1st Floor Parliament House Islamabad.

1. Energy (Petroleum Division)
2. National Food Security and Research
3. Rules of Procedure and Privilege
4. Interior  
5. Aviation
6. Narcotics Control
7. Defence
8. Planning Development and Special Initiatives

The following meetings of the NA Standing Committees for the Election of their Chairman's/Chairperson will be held tomorrow i. e the 26th June 2024 at 10:00 am to 11:00 am in Committee Room No. 2, 1st Floor Parliament House Islamabad.

1. Finance Revenue,
2. Communication,
3. Maritime Affairs,
4. Foreign Affairs,
5. National Health Services and Coordination,
6. Water Resources.

Islamabad, the 6th June, 2024: The Honourable Speaker in exercise of powers conferred by Rule 215 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007 has appointed the three Standing Committees. The meetings of these Standing Committees were held today i.e. 06.06.2024 in the Constitution Room, Parliament House, Islamabad:

Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting

2. The meeting of the Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting was held today at 06:00 p.m. under the Chairmanship of Syed Naveed Qamar, MNA.

3. The Committee considered “The Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2023” (Ord. No.II of 2023). After detailed deliberations, the Committee unanimously passed the Bill with amendments.

4. The meeting was attended by the Members of the National Assembly; Syed Amin-ul-Haq, Mr. Bilal Azhar Kiyani, Mr. Noor Alam Khan and Mr. Muhammad Awn Saqlain. The meeting was also attended by the officers from Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Law & Justice.
Standing Committee on Maritime Affairs

5. The meeting of the Standing Committee on Maritime Affairs was held today at 06:15 p.m. under the Chairmanship of Mr. Bilal Azhar Kiyani, MNA.

6. The Committee considered “The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2023” (Ord. No.III of 2023). After detailed deliberations, the Committee unanimously passed the said Bill with amendments.
 
7. The meeting was attended by the Members of the National Assembly; Syed Amin-ul-Haq, Syed Naveed Qamar, Mr. Noor Alam Khan and Mr. Muhammad Awn Saqlain. The meeting was also attended by the officers from the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Law & Justice. Standing Committee on Communications

8. The meeting of the Standing Committee on Communications was held today at 06:30 p.m. under the Chairmanship of Syed Amin-ul-Haq, MNA.

9. The Committee considered “The Pakistan Postal Services Management Board (Amendment) Bill, 2023” (Ord. No.IV of 2023) and “The National Highway Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (Ord. No.V of 2023). After detailed deliberations, the Committee unanimously passed both the Bills with amendments.

10. The meeting was attended by the Members of the National Assembly; Syed Naveed Qamar, Mr. Bilal Azhar Kiyani, Mr. Noor Alam Khan and Mr. Muhammad Awn Saqlain. The meeting was also attended by the officers from the Ministry of Communications, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Law & Justice.