Islamabad, 22nd August, 2025: A meeting of the Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs was held today under the Chairmanship of Mr. Rana Iradat Sharif Khan, MNA, in Committee Room no 7, Parliament House, Islamabad.

2. The meeting commenced with prayers for the lives lost during recent weather calamities. The Committee was apprised that National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) is expanding its operational capacity. Furthermore, the Authority has enhanced coordination with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to curb the misuse of illegal SIMs. 

 

3. The Committee raised concerns regarding financial crimes, fraudulent activities targeting the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), and the security risks posed by cross-border radio transmissions. It was assured that NCCIA is actively working to strengthen safeguards against such vulnerabilities. The Committee resolved to hold a dedicated briefing on financial crimes in coordination with NCCIA and PTA at a subsequent meeting.

 

4. The Committee considered “The Election (Amendment) Bill, 2025.” The Bill, was introduced by Ms. Shazia Marri and Syed Naveed Qamar, MNAs. The Committee engaged in a substantive discussion, and after deliberations, deferred consideration of the Bill to allow further discussion on the subject. 

 

5. The meeting was attended by MNAs: Shaikh Aftab Ahmed, Raja Qamar-ul-Islam, Ms. Mr. Naveed Aamir, Sahibzada Sibghatullah, Mr Mujahid Ali, Mr. Ali Muhammad, Mr. Hameed Hussain, Khurram Shahzad Virk (Zoom), Ms Shazia Fareed, Ms Naeema Kishwar Khan. Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and other senior officers of the Ministry and ECP also attended the meeting.