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2nd Joint Sitting

January 24, 2025

Summary

Summary of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) Joint Sitting on January 24, 2025

Overview

The joint sitting of the Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) of Pakistan was held on January 24, 2025, presided over by Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Speaker of the National Assembly. The session commenced at 11:14 A.M. and adjourned at 11:32 A.M., totaling 18 minutes of working hours. Attendance included 219 Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) and 53 Senators.

Proceedings Summary

Opening

  • The session began with Tilawat, Hadith, Naat, and the national anthem, performed by Qari Muhammad Mehmood Younas and Muhammad Irshad Qureshi.

Protest

  • Members of the SIC party staged a protest throughout the session, involving chanting slogans, thumping desks, tearing up papers, and displaying placards.

Legislative Business

  1. Trade Organizations (Amendment) Bill, 2021

    • Presented by Jam Kamal Khan, Minister for Commerce, this bill sought to amend the Trade Organizations Act, 2013. The motion was adopted, and the bill was passed after clause-by-clause consideration.

  2. National Commission for Human Development (Amendment) Bill, 2023

    • Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training, moved this amendment. The consideration and passing of the bill were deferred.

  3. Imports and Exports (Control) (Amendment) Bill, 2023

    • Moved by Jam Kamal Khan, aiming to amend the Imports and Exports (Control) Act, 1950. The motion was adopted, and the bill was passed after detailed consideration.

  4. NFC Institute of Engineering and Technology Multan (Amendment) Bill, 2023

    • This bill, moved by Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, sought amendments and renaming of the NFC Institute of Engineering and Technology Multan Act, 2012. Its consideration and passing were deferred.

  5. National Skills University Islamabad (Amendment) Bill, 2023

    • Also moved by Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, this bill intended to amend the National Skills University Islamabad Act, 2018. Its consideration and passing were deferred.

  6. Federal Urdu University of Arts, Sciences and Technology, Islamabad (Amendment) Bill, 2023

    • Presented by Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, aiming to amend the respective 2002 Ordinance. Consideration and passing were deferred.

  7. National Institute of Technology Bill, 2024

    • Moved by Ms. Zahra Wadood Fatemi, this bill proposed the establishment of the National Institute of Technology. After adoption of the motion, the bill was passed following clause-by-clause consideration.

  8. National Excellence Institute Bill, 2024

    • Senator Manzoor Ahmed moved this bill for the establishment of the National Excellence Institute. The motion was adopted, and the bill was passed after detailed consideration.

Conclusion

The joint sitting of the Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) witnessed the passage of several key bills, including those aiming to amend existing acts related to trade organizations, imports and exports control, and establishing new institutes for technology and excellence. Several bills were deferred for future consideration. The session was marked by a protest from members of the SIC party. The sitting was adjourned to meet again on February 12, 2025.