ISLAMABAD, Jan 20 (APP): In a significant move, Deputy Chairman Senate, Syedaal Khan, on Monday forwarded seven private member bills to their concerned committees for detailed review and consideration.
The bills, presented by various senators, cover a wide range of issues related to women’s rights, human rights, labor laws, and constitutional amendments.
Among the bills referred was The National Commission on the Status of Women (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which aims to amend the National Commission on the Status of Women Act, 2012. Additionally, two separate amendments to the National Commission for Human Rights Act, 2012 were referred. Both amendments, also introduced by Senator Zehri.
Another significant bill referred was The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2025, proposed by Senator Mohammad Abdul Qadir. This bill seeks to amend Article 27 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, focusing on ensuring equal opportunities and protection from discrimination.
The Factories (Amendment) Bill, 2024, presented by Senator Mohsin Aziz, was also forwarded to the relevant committee.
Senator Mohammad Abdul Qadir’s second bill, also The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2025, was referred for further consideration, continuing the senator’s efforts to introduce constitutional changes.
The bills will now undergo detailed scrutiny by the concerned committees before any further progress in the Senate.
The House rejected the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which aimed to amend the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority Act, 1996. The Bill, introduced by the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Senator Shibli Faraz, received only nine votes in favor, while 18 members voted against it.