Sindh Assembly: 56% Lawmakers Take Part in Budget Discussion

Sindh Assembly: 56% Lawmakers Take Part in Budget Discussion

ISLAMABAD, October 1, 2018: As many as 93 out of 165 (56%) sitting lawmakers participated in the general discussion on budget 2018-19 held during the second session of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh, observes Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) in its Session Report.

The House met for 46 hours and 36 minutes cumulatively during eight sittings held between September 17, 2018 and September 30, 2018. Of this cumulative duration, two hours and 50 minutes were lost in suspension of proceedings due to prayer breaks. Each sitting started 56 minutes behind its scheduled time and continued for five hours and 49 minutes, on average. Read more

 
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Senate Adopts Recommendations on Supplementary Finance Bill, 2018

ISLAMABAD, October 1, 2018: The Senate on Monday adopted 27 recommendations on the Finance Supplementary (Amendment) Bill, 2018 as reported by the Standing Committee on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs, observes Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN). Following are key observations of the proceedings of 7th sitting of 282nd session: Members’ Participation The Senate met…

 
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Balochistan Assembly Continues Discussion on PSDP

ISLAMABAD, October 1, 2018:  The Balochistan Assembly discussed the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) 2018-19 on Monday while leaving 75% agenda items unaddressed, observes Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) in Daily Factsheet. Following are key observations of the proceedings during the fourth sitting of the Assembly’s third session: Members’ Participation  The Balochistan Assembly met for three hours and 54 minutes.…

 
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Sindh Assembly Approves 153 Demand for Grants

ISLAMABAD, September 30, 2018: The Sindh Assembly approved 153 demands for grants while rejecting opposition’s cut motions on Sunday, observes Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) in its Daily Factsheet. Following are key observations of proceedings during eighth (last) sitting of the second session: Members’ Participation The Sindh Assembly met for six hours and seven minutes. The…

 
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Sindh Assembly Winds up General Discussion

ISLAMABAD, September 29, 2018: The Sindh Assembly concluded the general discussion on budget statement for the remaining nine months of current fiscal year, observes Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) in its Daily Factsheet on Saturday. Following are key observations of proceedings during seventh sitting of the second session: Members’ Participation The Sindh Assembly met for eight…

 
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Sindh Assembly: 21 Lawmakers Participate in Budget Debate

ISLAMABAD, September 28, 2018: The Sindh Assembly continued the general discussion on budget statement for the remaining nine months of current financial year 2018-19, observes Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) in its Daily Factsheet on Friday. Following are key observations of proceedings during sixth sitting of the second session: Members’ Participation The Sindh Assembly met for…

 
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Balochistan Assembly Adopts Three Resolutions, Defers Debate on NFC Award

ISLAMABAD, September 28, 2018:  The Balochistan Assembly adopted three resolutions and deferred debate on National Finance Commission (NFC) award due to absence of Chief Minister, observes Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) in Daily Factsheet on Friday. Following are key observations of the proceedings during the last third sitting of the Assembly’s 3rdsession: Members’ Participation  The Balochistan Assembly met for two hours and…

 
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NA Proceedings Disrupted Due to Lack of Quorum

ISLAMABAD, September 28, 2018: The proceeding of the National Assembly was suspended for 20 minutes due to lack of quorum and walkout by the Opposition lawmakers against Chair’s attitude on Friday, says Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) in its Daily Factsheet. Following are key observations of the House proceeding during the 6th sitting of second session:…

 
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Senate Sitting Adjourned due to Lack of Quorum

ISLAMABAD, September 28, 2018: The Senate continued debate on the Supplementary Budget and was adjourned due to lack of quorum on Friday, observes Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN). Following are some key observations of the House proceedings during the 6th sitting of 282nd session: Members’ Participation The Senate met for two hours. The sitting started…

 
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Sindh PA Sitting Marked by Protests

ISLAMABAD, September 27, 2018: The Sindh Assembly witnessed uproar as members belonging to Opposition protested against attitude of the Chair and treasury lawmakers, says Free and Fair Election Network in its Daily Factsheet on Thursday. Following are key observations of proceedings during fifth sitting of the second session: Members’ Participation The Sindh Assembly met for seven…

 
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