Six key legislative bills, including the Criminal Procedure Code Amendment Bill 2024, were presented in the National Assembly on Tuesday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
Criminal Procedure Code Amendment Bill 2024
The bill, presented by Sharmila Farooqi, aims to introduce changes to the existing code and was referred to the Standing Committee for further deliberation.
Pharmacy Amendment Bill 2024
An amendment to the Pharmacy Act 1967 was tabled by Abdul Qadir Patel. This bill has also been sent to the Standing Committee for review.
Institute of Science and Technology of Ghurki Hospital Bill 2024
Samina Khalid Ghurki presented this bill in the National Assembly, proposing the establishment of a dedicated institute. It has been referred to the Standing Committee for discussion.
Amendment to National Assembly Secretariat Employees Act 2018
Syed Naveed Qamar presented the amendment bill, emphasizing the need for enhanced transparency within the National Assembly Secretariat. The Law Minister expressed the importance of maintaining transparency in parliamentary oversight. The bill has been sent to the relevant committee.
Environmental Accountability Bill 2024
Presented by Sharmila Farooqi, this bill aims to address environmental governance issues and has been referred to the Standing Committee.
PEMRA Ordinance Amendment Bill 2024
Asia Naz Tanoli introduced a bill to amend the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority Ordinance 2002. This bill has also been forwarded to the Standing Committee for further evaluation.
Reporter: Usman Khan