FAFEN Parliament Monitor – Senate of Pakistan 97th Session Report

Senate’s 97th session was marked by the introduction of six private members’ bills, three of them seeking amendments in the constitution, says FAFEN Parliament Monitor – Senate of Pakistan 97th Session report. The three bills sought amendments in articles 1, 51 and 106 and 140A of the constitution to empower the parliament to create new provinces, give workers representation in the national and provincial assemblies, and to provide for specified time in the constitution for holding local government elections.

Additionally, the Un-attended Orphans (Rehabilitation and Welfare) Bill 2013, the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (Amendment) Bill, 2013 and the Pakistan Pharmacy Council Bill 2013 were also introduced during the session.

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