The National Assembly of Pakistan is set to convene today at 4:00 PM at the Parliament House in Islamabad, under the leadership of Speaker Ayaz Sadiq. The session will focus on a nine-point agenda aimed at addressing critical legislative and national issues.

Key Agenda Highlights

  1. Combatting Human Trafficking:
    A calling attention notice led by Syed Amin-ul-Haq and other lawmakers will address the Interior Minister on tackling human trafficking networks operating within Pakistan.
  2. Human Rights Legislation:
    Law Minister Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar is set to introduce amendments to existing human rights laws to bolster their effectiveness.
  3. Women’s Rights Enhancements:
    Proposed amendments to the National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) Act will be presented, focusing on strengthening women’s rights initiatives.
  4. NFC Award Report Presentation:
    Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb will submit the NFC Award monitoring report for the January–June 2022 period, highlighting progress and challenges.
  5. Additional Calling Attention Notices:
    Sahibzada Sibghatullah will present a second notice aimed at addressing another key national issue, the details of which will unfold during the session.
  6. Presidential Gratitude:
    The assembly will formally express its appreciation to the President of Pakistan for his address to both Houses on April 18, 2024

This session underlines the assembly’s dedication to tackling pressing national concerns, particularly human trafficking and women’s rights, while fulfilling constitutional obligations like reviewing the NFC Award. These discussions are expected to lead to substantial legislative and social advancements