Summary

Summary of National Assembly Proceedings (14th April 2025)

Overview

The 15th session of the National Assembly of Pakistan, presided over by Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Deputy Speaker Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah, commenced at 4:11 PM and adjourned at 6:36 PM, totaling 2 hours and 26 minutes of working time.

Opening Formalities

• The session began with a religious recitation (Tilawat and Hadith) by Qari Ibrar Hussain.
• A Naat was presented by Syed Zeeshan Bukhari.
• The session included the singing of the national anthem.

Fateha

The assembly offered Fateha for:

1. Eight Pakistani laborers martyred in Sistan-Balochistan, Iran.
2. Professor Khursheed Ahmed, former Senator and senior politician.
3. Two security personnel martyred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Questions

• Question No. 37 was addressed before the question hour was suspended by consensus to discuss the Palestine issue.

Points of Order

Several members, including Syed Naveed Qamar and Malik Muhammad Aamir Dogar, expressed the need to prioritize the discussion on the Palestine issue over the question hour.

Motion

• Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar moved a motion to suspend the question hour under rule 288 to discuss the Palestine issue, which was adopted by the House.

Discussion on Palestine Issue

• The Palestine issue was discussed extensively, with contributions from several members, including Sahibzada Muhammad Hamid Raza, Mr. Abdul Qadir Patel, and others.
• Members condemned the atrocities by the Israeli regime in Gaza and expressed solidarity with Palestinians.

Resolution

A resolution moved by Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar was unanimously adopted, which:

• Condemned Israeli atrocities in Gaza.
• Called for a ceasefire and humanitarian assistance.
• Urged the international community to recognize Palestine as a UN member state.

Additional Points of Order

• Haji Jamal Shah Kakar raised concerns about increased airline fares and cellular network charges in Balochistan.

Calling Attention Notices and Bills

Several items, including a calling attention notice about the Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway project and the introduction of "The Asaan Karobaar Bill, 2025," were left-over due to time constraints.

Legislative Business

Several legislative items, including amendments to existing acts and bills, were left over and not discussed.

Prorogation

The session concluded with the Deputy Speaker reading the prorogation order signed by the President, ending the session summoned on 7th April 2025.

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This summary captures the key points, discussions, and resolutions from the National Assembly session held on 14th April 2025, highlighting the emphasis on the Palestine issue and other matters of national concern.