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National Assembly Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat Recommends, APO not to be closed: suggests giving APO properties to affectees of 1971
Islamabad, January 14, 2021 (PPI-OT): The Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat met under the Chairpersonship of MNA Ms. Kishwer Zehra in the Parliament House this morning recommended non-closure of Abandoned Property Organization (APO). The Committee was unanimous in its view that instead of closing down the Organization and selling its properties, the same may be given to the affectees of 1971 who chose to become Pakistanis. The Committee decided to pursue the issue with the Cabinet Committee on Institutional Reforms overseeing the process of wound up of APO.
Afghan Hizb-e-Wahdat-e-Islami Leader Muhammad Karim Khalili Meets Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser
Islamabad, January 11, 2021 (PPI-OT):Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has said that Afghan peace process would be culmination of an era of peace and prosperity in Afghanistan and the region. He reiterated Pakistan’s all-out support to Afghan led and Afghan owned peace process. He said this in a conversation with Afghan Hizb-e-Wahdat-e-Islami Chairman Muhammad Karim Khalili who met Speaker in Islamabad, this evening along with a delegation.
During the meeting, Pak-Afghan relations and the political situation in the region and issues of mutual interest came discussion. The Speaker said that Pakistan was desirous of seeing a peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan which is in the best interest of not only Pakistan but the entire region. He said that peaceful Afghanistan is imperative for the development and prosperity of the region. He said that Pakistani and Afghan people were b
Meeting of the Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs held
Islamabad, January 07, 2021 (PPI-OT): 1. 9th meeting of the Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs was held in Committee Room No.7, Parliament House, Islamabad under the Chairmanship of Hon. Mujahid Ali, MNA.
2. The Committee strongly condemned the incident of Muchh, Balochistan and terrorists’ attacks on Pak-Army soldiers during recent past and offered Fateha for the departed soles of martyrs and prayed that may Almighty Allah forgive their minor mistakes and rest them in peace.
3. The Committee discussed the pros and cons of the following Bills in detail. The Committee highly appreciated the efforts of the Movers of the following Bills for fetching attention of the Government functionaries towards very important and sensitive issues. The Committee however, recommended that the following Bills may not be passed in haste to avoid overlapping in the existing legislations and to avoid the complication of their im
18th meeting of the SC on Climate Change meet today
Islamabad, December 31, 2020 (PPI-OT):18th meeting of the Standing Committee on Climate Change has been held today under the Chairpersonship of Ms. Munaza Hassan, MNA. 2. The meeting started with the recitation from the Holy Quran. Then, the Committee decided to proceed with the agenda. The Committee unanimously confirms the minutes of its previous meeting held on 19th November.2O2O. Hon. Minister and Secretary, Ministry of Climate Change apologizes on the misconduct of their Additional Secretary. Mr. Joudat Ayaz in previous meeting. Thus, the Committee directed that Mr. Joudat Ayaz, Additional Secretary personally came in next meeting and give his written apologize to the Committee, then, the Committee will decide to forgive him or not.
NA remained undeterred and stood shoulder to shoulder with people during covid-19 pandemic
Islamabad, December 31, 2020 (PPI-OT):The year 2020 was marked with the ever worst Pandemic of COVID-19 which halted the wheel of life all around the world including Pakistan. Inspite of the severe emerged challenges due to COVID-19, National Assembly remained steadfast and stood shoulder by shoulder with the Nation and kept itself in functional state to tackle the socio-economic challenges in the country. The House focused on socio-economic issues through its debates, adjournment motions, question hour and Standing Committees.
During the year 2020, the Legislative performance of the House remained remarkable.