ISLAMABAD: Advisor on Parliamentary Affairs Babar Awan called on Prime Minister Imran Khan at Prime Minister’s office in Islamabad today (Thursday).
According to details, both personalities discussed the ongoing legislative process in the Parliament including their legal and constitutional aspects. Babar Awan briefed PM Imran on the proceedings of the ongoing joint sitting of the Parliament.
On the occasion, PM Imran directed Advisor on Parliamentary Affairs to bring public-interest legislation in the Parliament. The premier also expressed his satisfaction over the legislation process.
Babar Awan said that the Parliament’s dignity could be maintained through an effective legislative process. He also assured PM Imran that the public interest legislation is being brought in the Parliament on a priority basis.
He also asked the opposition parties to keep in view the national interest while deciding on the legislation process.
Earlier today (Thursday), the joint sitting of the Parliament passed the Mutual Legal Assistance (Criminal Matters) Bill, 2020, moved by Federal Minister for Interior Ijaz Ahmed Shah.
The joint sitting also unanimously adopted a resolution to reject India’s illegal and unilateral actions in Indian occupied Kashmir since August 5 2019.
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi moved the resolution in the joint session of the Parliament that aimed to reject the illegal moves of the Indian government in the occupied Kashmir.
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