Unjustified, illegal increase in petrol prices and the issue of escalating petroleum levy from the present financial year budget

Non-utilization of the grounds of schools in Islamabad for public walk in the evening

Suspension of authorization for the Pakistan International Airline (PIA) by the European Union Air Safety Agency and UK’s authorities to operate in Europe for six months

Non-grant of Prime Minister Shuhada Assistance package for security personals who sacrificed their lives during the recent terrorist attack at Karachi Stock Exchange

Unprecedented and unscheduled load shedding in Karachi by the Karachi Electric and failure of the NEPRA to take prompt action in this regard

Charging of enormous electricity bills from tube well consumers despite providing them subsidy

Increase in the AIDS related deaths in the country due to late diagnosis and poor adherence to treatment

Losing of OPDs in Federal Government Hospitals in Islamabad for general public since March, 2020

Non-provision of electricity to Shaktor and other villages in South Waziristan

Delay in reopening of tourism in northern areas including Galyat, Murre, Chitral and Swat despite formation of SOPs, recent sacking of PTDC employees and closure of motels

Non-representation of Balochistan in Indus River System Authority (IRSA) and non-supply of water to Balochistan

Overload on the Grad Stations of Dobian, Hosai Mardan and Daggar Buner resulting in load shedding

Non-existence of regional office of SNGPL in Dera lsmail Khan

Non-existence of regional office of SNGPL in Dera lsmail Khan

Removal of meters of domestic consumers by the FESCO on the pretext that the same are being used for agricultural purposes

Government’s plan to limit the retirement age of Government employees to 55 years, abolish the pension and stop the annual increment in their salaries

Government’s plan to limit the retirement age of Government employees to 55 years, abolish the pension and stop the annual increment in their salaries

Alarming decrease in the testing for COVID-19 in the country

Increase of Rs. 65 in Pakistan Television license fee

Maltreatment by new administration of National Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine (NIRM) G8/2, Islamabad with the Doctors/ Staff and lack of treatment to the patients

maltreatment by new administration of National Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine (NIRM) G-8/2, Islamabad with the Doctors/ Staff and lack of treatment to the patients

Maltreatment by new administration of National Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine (NIRM) G-8/2, Islamabad with the Doctors/ Staff and lack of treatment to the patients

Increase of Rs. 65 in Pakistan Television license fee

Failure of PEMRA to take action against derogatory contents of dramas on private T.V. channels attributed to Pashtoons and an objectionable lesson titled “Seven Foolish Men” in English text book for Grade 5, published by M/S Gaba Educational Book Publisher, Private Limited attributed to District Buner, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Increase of Rs. 65 in Pakistan Television license fee

Increase of Rs. 65 in Pakistan Television license fee

Failure of PEMRA to take action against derogatory contents of dramas on private T.V. channels attributed to Pashtoons and an objectionable lesson titled “Seven Foolish Men” in English text book for Grade 5, published by M/S Gaba Educational Book Publisher, Private Limited attributed to District Buner, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, causing grave concern amongst the public

Failure of PEMRA to take action against derogatory contents of dramas on private T.V. channels attributed to Pashtoons and an objectionable lesson titled “Seven Foolish Men” in English text book for Grade 5, published by M/S Gaba Educational Book Publisher, Private Limited attributed to District Buner, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Increase of Rs. 65 in Pakistan Television license fee

Sale of all kinds of items by the hotels/general stores at the Motorways at twice the open market rate

Increase of Rs. 65 in Pakistan Television license fee

The Muslim Family Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2020 (Section-4)

The Muslim Family Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2020 (Section-7)

The Enforcement of Women’s Property Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2020

the annual report of Universal Service and Research and Development Fund of the Federal Government, as required by sections 33-A and 33-C of the Pakistan Telecommunication (Reorganization) Act, 1996

The annual report of the National Economic Council for the Financial Year, 2018-19 as required by clause (5) of Article 156 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

the Periodical Report of the Committee for the period January - June, 2019 as required by rule 234-A of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007

the Periodical Report of the Committee for the period January - June, 2019 as required by rule 234-A of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007

to present the Periodical Report of the Committee for the period January - June, 2019 as required by rule 234-A of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007

to present the Periodical Report of the Committee for the period January - June, 2019 as required by rule 234-A of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007

to present the Periodical Report of the Committee for the period January - June, 2019 as required by rule 234-A of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007

to present the Periodical Report of the Committee for the period January - June, 2019 as required by rule 234-A of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007

to present the Periodical Report of the Committee for the period January - June, 2019 as required by rule 234-A of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007

The Loans for Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Purposes (Amendment) Bill, 2019

The Code of Civil Procedure (Amendment) Bill, 2020

to present the Periodical Report of the Committee for the period 21 st December, 2018 – 30 th June, 2019 as required by rule 234-A of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007

to present the Periodical Report of the Committee for the period January – June, 2019 as required by rule 234-A of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007

to present the Periodical Report of the Committee for the period January – June, 2019 as required by rule 234-A of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007

to present the Periodical Report of the Committee for the period January – June, 2019 as required by rule 234-A of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007

to present the Periodical Report of the Committee for the period January – June, 2019 as required by rule 234-A of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007

to present the Periodical Report of the Committee for the period January - June, 2019 as required by rule 234-A of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007

to present the Periodical Report of the Committee for the period July - December, 2019 as required by rule 234-A of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007

to present the Periodical Report of the Committee for the period January - June, 2019 as required by rule 234-A of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007

to present the Periodical Report of the Committee for the period January - June, 2019 as required by rule 234-A of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007

to present the Periodical Report of the Committee for the period January - June, 2019 as required by rule 234-A of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007

to present the Periodical Report of the Committee for the period July - December, 2019 as required by rule 234-A of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007

to present the Periodical Report of the Committee for the period July - December, 2019 as required by rule 234-A of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007

to present the Periodical Report of the Committee for the period July - December, 2019 as required by rule 234-A of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007

to present the Periodical Report of the Committee for the period July - December, 2019 as required by rule 234-A of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007

The Pakistan Psychological Council Bill, 2019 (Moved by Mr. Riaz Fatyana, MNA)

The Islamabad Capital Territory Pro hibition of Interest on Private Loans Bill, 2020 (Moved by Mr. Muhammad Sana Ullah Khan Masti Khel, MNA)

The Evacuee Trust Properties (Management and Disposal) (Amendment) Bill, 2018 (Moved by Dr. Ramesh Kumar Vankwani, MNA)

The Federal Newborn Screening Bill, 2019 (Moved by Ms. Nafeesa Inayatullah Khan Khattak, MNA)

The Cigarettes (Printing of Warning) (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (Moved by Mr. Amjid Ali Khan, MNA)

The Islamabad Rent Restriction (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (Moved by Mr. Ali Nawaz Awan, MNA)

The Agricultural Development Bank of Pakistan (Re-organization and Conversion) (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (Moved by Syed Fakhar Imam, MNA)

The Financial Institutions (Recovery of Finances) (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (Moved by Syed Fakhar Imam, MNA)

The Banking Companies (Recovery of Loans, Advances, Credits and Finances) (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (Moved by Syed Fakhar Imam, MNA)

The Islamabad Capital Territory Food Safety Bill, 2019 (Moved by Mr. Ali Nawaz Awan, MNA)

The Microfinance Institutions (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (Moved by Ms. Sajida Begum, MNA)

The Associated Press of Pakistan Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (Moved by Syed Fakhar Imam, MNA)

The Press Council of Pakistan (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (Moved by Syed Fakhar Imam, MNA)

The Civil Servants (Amendment) Bill, 2020 (Moved by Ms. Nooreen Farooq Khan, MNA)

The Export Development (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (Moved by Syed Fakhar Imam, MNA)

The National Insurance Corporation (Reorganization) (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (Moved by Syed Fakhar Imam, MNA)

The Trade Organizations (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (Moved by Syed Fakhar Imam, MNA)

The Anti-Dumping Duties (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (Moved by Syed Fakhar Imam, MNA)

The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (Moved by Dr. Nafisa Shah, MNA) (Article 25

to present the report of the Standing Committee on the Calling Attention Notice No. 9 regarding Nonfunctioning of BHUs and Dispensaries as well as non-availability of doctors, Medicines and Ambulances in the Rural Areas of Islamabad, referred to Standing Committee on 28 th May, 2019

to present the report of the Standing Committee on the Calling Attention Notice No. 2, regarding non-restoration/completion of 177 schools in District Abbottabad by earthquake reconstruction and rehabilitation Authority (ERRA) despite lapse of 14 years which were badly damaged due to earthquake in 2005, referred to Standing Committee on 10 th June, 2019

to present the report of the Standing Committee on the starred Question No. 8, referred to Standing Committee on 4 th December, 2019

to present the Periodical Report of the Standing Committee for the period July – December, 2019, as required by rule 234-A of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007

Report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation Act, 1973 [The Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2019

The Global Change Impact Studies Centre (Amendment) Bill, 2020

to present the Periodical Report of the Standing Committee for the period July - December, 2019, as required by rule 234-A of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007

to present the Periodical Report of the Standing Committee for the period July - December, 2019, as required by rule 234-A of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007

The Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (Moved by Mr. Amjad Ali Khan, MNA)

The Regulation of Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electric Power (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (Moved by Syed Agha Rafiullah, MNA)

the delay in the presentation of report of the Standing Committee on the amendment in the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007, (moved by Mr. Salahuddin Ayubi, MNA) referred to the Committee on 8.05.2019,till today be condoned

This House may discuss the Privatization Policy of the Government

This House may discuss the Agriculture Policy of Pakistan

This House may discuss the Privatization Policy of the Government.

This House may discuss the Agriculture Policy of Pakistan.

This House may discuss high prices of cars being manufactured in the country

This House may discuss the steps being taken by the Government to provide electricity to all the villages in district Buner

This House may discuss the steps being taken by the Government to control obscenity on print, electronic, social media and internet

This House may discuss the narcotics control policy of the Government

This House may discuss the poor performance of Karachi Electric Supply Corporation in Karachi.

This House may discuss the Agriculture Policy of Pakistan

This House may discuss the Agricultural Policy of the Government

This House may discuss the Agriculture Policy of Pakistan

This House may discuss the situation arising out of adulteration in edible items in Islamabad Capital Territory

This House may discuss the performance of Karachi Electric Supply Corporation

This House may discuss the steps being taken by the Government for the residents of Northern Areas who are facing starvation in the wake of COVID-19 as their livelihood depends upon tourism

This House may discuss the situation arising out of delay in the delivery of Sui Gas bills by SNGPL

This House may discuss the steps being taken by the Government for maintenance of Mosques of Federal Capital

This House may discuss the Privatization Policy of the Government.

This House may discuss the Agriculture Policy of Pakistan

This House may discuss the Agriculture Policy of Pakistan.

This House may discuss the poor performance of Karachi Electric Supply Corporation in Karachi

This House may discuss the performance of Federal Government Employees Housing Authority with reference to start membership for different housing schemes and collection of huge amount without proper planning for acquiring land

This House may discuss the non-provision of Human Rights as per international standard in the country

This House may discuss the situation arising out of non-provision of transmission line to Arundo, Damil Nisar, Shishikoh, Ashret, Broze, Ayun and Tehsil Latkoh areas of Chitral

This House may discuss the steps being taken by the Government to provide electricity to all the villages in district Buner

This House may discuss the Privatization Policy of the Government

That the Honourable Speaker may be authorized to appoint a Parliamentary Committee in consultation with Honourable Chairman Senate for making recommendations to the National Assembly and Senate regarding Legislative Business pending before both Houses, respectively, comprising twenty four members from Government and Opposition in proportion to their representation in the National Assembly and Senate. The Honourable Speaker may be authorized to make changes in the composition of the committee as and when so required. The National Assembly Secretariat shall provide secretarial support to the Committee.

Amendment in Rule 108 of the Rules of Procedure . - that in the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007, in rule 108, sub -rule (1) the following amendment may be made: - The Speaker or Chairman of a Committee shall summon a member in custody on the charge of bailable or non -bailable offence to attend a sitting or sittings of the Assembly or meeting of a Committee of which he is a member. "CHAPTER XXIII PUBLIC PETITIONS 295. Right of petition. - (1) Any citizen of Pakistan or any natural or legal person residing or having a registered office in the country shall have the right to address, individually or in association with other citizens or persons, a petition to the National Assembly on a matter which affects him, her or them directly. (2) Petitions shall be addressed to the Speaker of the National Assembly and shall be titled as “Public Petition to the National Assembly” and shall show the name, nationality and permanent address of each petitioner. (3) Where a Petition is signed by more than one Petitioner, the signatories shall designate a representative who shall be regarded as the petitioner for the purposes of this Title. (4) Each Petitioner may at any time withdraw support of petition in writing and on withdrawal of support by all the petitioners the petition shall become null and void. (5) Petitions must be preferably written in official languages, either English or Urdu and sent to the National Assembly Secretariat. However petitions in Provincial or local languages e.g Sindhi, Punjabi, Pashto, Balochi, Kashmiri, Shina, Hindko or Brahvi will also be considered. (6) Petitions shall be entered in a register in the order in which they are received if they comply with the conditions laid down in sub -rule (2); those that do not shall be filed, and the petitioner shall be informed of the reasons for this. (7) Petitions entered in the register shall be forwarded by the Speaker to the Public Petitions committee responsible, which shall first establish the admissibility or otherwise of the petition in accordance with these Rules. (8) Petitions declared inadmissible by the Committee shall be filed; the petitioner shall be informed of the decision and the reasons for it. Where possible, alternative means of redress may be recommended. (9) Petitions, once registered, shall as a general rule become public documents, and the name of the petitioner and the contents of the petition may be published by the National Assembly for reasons of transparency. (10)Notwithstanding the provision of sub - rule (9), the petitioner may request that his or her name be withheld in order to protect his or her privacy, in which case the National Assembly must comply with the request. Where the petitioner's complaint cannot be investigated for reasons of anonymity, the petitioner shall be consulted so as the further steps to be taken. (11)The petitioners may request that his or her petition be treated confidentially, in which case suitable precautions shall be taken by Parliament to ensure that the contents are not made public. The petitioners shall be told under which precise conditions this provision is to apply. (12) Where the Committee deems it appropriate, it may refer the matter to the Ombudsman or to the relevant Government departments or Divisions for redressal. 296. Examination of petitions, Redressal and Report. - (1) Admissible petitions shall be considered by the Committee where the petitioners may be invited to participate in meetings of the Committee if their petition is to be the subject of discussion, or they may ask to be present. The right to speak shall be granted to petitioners at the discretion of the Chair. (2) The Committee shall submit report to the Parliament. The Committee shall, in particular, inform Parliament of the measures taken by the Committee on petitions referred to them by the Parliament. (3) The Committee may seek opinions from other committees that have specific responsibility for the issue under consideration. (4) Where the report deals with, in particular, the application or interpretation of law or proposed changes to existing law, the Standing Committee responsible for the subject -matter shall be associated. If the Committee responsible does not accept such suggestions, the associated committee may table them directly in the House. (5) When investigating petitions, establishing facts or seeking solutions the Committee may organize fact -finding visits to the region concerned by the petition. Reports on the visit shall be drafted by their participants. (6) The petitioner shall be informed of the decision taken by the Committee and the reasons for the decision. When consideration of an admissible petition has been concluded, it shall be declared closed and the petitioner informed.

Amendment in Rule 112 of the Rules of Procedure.- that in the said Rules, in the proviso of sub-rule (1) of rule 112, after the words “the Holy Quran,” the word “Hadith” shall be inserted

Amendment in Rule 48 of the Rules of Procedure.- that in the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007, in sub-rule (2) of rule 48, after the word “translation” the comma and word “, Hadith” shall be inserted

Amendment in Rule 69 of the Rules of Procedure.- that in the said Rules, in rule 69 after the words “the Holy Quran”, the comma and word “,Hadith” shall be inserted

Amendment in Rule 108 of the Rules of Procedure.- that in the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007, in rule 108, sub-rule (1) the following amendment may be made:- The Speaker or Chairman of a Committee shall summon a member in custody on the charge of bailable or non-bailable offence to attend a sitting or sittings of the Assembly or meeting of a Committee of which he is a member. CHAPTER XXIII PUBLIC PETITIONS 295. Right of petition.- (1) Any citizen of Pakistan or any natural or legal person residing or having a registered office in the country shall have the right to address, individually or in association with other citizens or persons, a petition to the National Assembly on a matter which affects him, her or them directly. (2) Petitions shall be addressed to the Speaker of the National Assembly and shall be titled as “Public Petition to the National Assembly” and shall show the name, nationality and permanent address of each petitioner. (3) Where a Petition is signed by more than one Petitioner, the signatories shall designate a Left Over 10 representative who shall be regarded as the petitioner for the purposes of this Title. (4) Each Petitioner may at any time withdraw support of petition in writing and on withdrawal of support by all the petitioners the petition shall become null and void. (5) Petitions must be preferably written in official languages, either English or Urdu and sent to the National Assembly Secretariat. However petitions in Provincial or local languages e.g Sindhi, Punjabi, Pashto, Balochi, Kashmiri, Shina, Hindko or Brahvi will also be considered. (6) Petitions shall be entered in a register in the order in which they are received if they comply with the conditions laid down in sub -rule (2); those that do not shall be filed, and the petitioner shall be informed of the reasons for this. (7) Petitions entered in the register shall be forwarded by the Speaker to the Public Petitions committee responsible, which shall first establish the admissibility or otherwise of the petition in accordance with these Rules. (8) Petitions declared inadmissible by the Committee shall be filed; the petitioner shall be informed of the decision and the reasons for it. Where possible, alternative means of redress may be recommended. (9) Petitions, once registered, shall as a general rule become public documents, and the name of the petitioner and the contents of the petition may be published by the National Assembly for reasons of transparency. (10)Notwithstanding the provision of sub -rule (9), the petitioner may request that his or her name be withheld in order to protect his or her privacy, in which case the National Assembly must comply with the request. Where the petitioner's complaint cannot be investigated for reasons of anonymity, the petitioner shall be consulted so as the further steps to be taken. (11)The petitioners may request that his or her petition be treated confidentially, in which case suitable precautions shall be taken by Parliament to ensure that the contents are not made public. The petitioners shall be told under which precise conditions this provision is to apply. (12) Where the Committee deems it appropriate, it may refer the matter to the Ombudsman or to the relevant Government 11 departments or Divisions for redressal. 296. Examination of petitions, Redressal and Report.- (1) Admissible petitions shall be considered by the Committee where the petitioners may be invited to participate in meetings of the Committee if their petition is to be the subject of discussion, or they may ask to be present. The right to speak shall be granted to petitioners at the discretion of the Chair. (2) The Committee shall submit report to the Parliament. The Committee shall, in particular, inform Parliament of the measures taken by the Committee on petitions referred to them by the Parliament. (3) The Committee may seek opinions from other committees that have specific responsibility for the issue under consideration. (4) Where the report deals with, in particular, the application or interpretation of law or proposed changes to existing law, the Standing Committee responsible for the subject-matter shall be associated. If the Committee responsible does not accept such suggestions, the associated committee may table them directly in the House. (5) When investigating petitions, establishing facts or seeking solutions the Committee may organize fact-finding visits to the region concerned by the petition. Reports on the visit shall be drafted by their participants. (6) The petitioner shall be informed of the decision taken by the Committee and the reasons for the decision. When consideration of an admissible petition has been concluded, it shall be declared closed and the petitioner informed.”

Amendment in Rule 122 of the Rules of Procedure . - In the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007, hereinafter referred to as the said Rules, in Rule 122, for the expression “, a Bill, other than a Finance Bill,” the words “every Bill including Finance Bill” shall be substituted.

Amendment in Rule 187 of the Rules of Procedure . - In the said Rules, in Rule 187, in the second proviso for the word “four days” the words “ten days” shall be substituted

Amendment in Rule 201 of the Rules of Procedure . - In the said Rules, in Rule 201, after sub -rule (1) the following new sub -rules shall be inserted, namely: - “(1A) A Committee shall also consider the Demands for Grants of the concerned Ministries/Departments and make a report on the same to the Houses. The report shall not suggest anything of the nature of cut motions. (1B) The following procedure shall be followed by each of the Standing Committees in their consideration of the Demands for Grants and making a report thereon to the House: - (a) after the general discussion on the Budget in the House is over, the House shall be adjourned for a fixed period not less than thirty days; (b) the Committees shall consider the Demands for Grants of the concerned Ministries during the aforesaid period; (c) the Committees shall make their report within the period and shall not ask for more time; (d) the Demands for Grants shall be considered by the House in the light of the reports of the Committees; and (e) there shall be a separate report on the Demands for Grants of each Ministry.” (i) in sub -rule (6), - (a) for the words “Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) the words “complete Demands for Grants and Budgetary Proposals” shall be substituted; (b) for the words “budgetary proposals relating to the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP)” the words “complete budgetary proposals” shall be substituted; (ii) in sub -rule (7), for the words “PSDP” the words “budgetary proposals” shall be substituted.

Insertion of new Rule 197 -A in the Rules of Procedure . - In the said Rules, after Rule 197, the following new Rule 197 -A shall be inserted, namely: 197 -A. (1) The Federal Government shall present a Quarterly Report on the execution of the budget passed by the Assembly. The report shall, when received, be laid on the table by Minister for Finance. (2) Every quarterly report, shall stand referred to the Standing Committee on Finance Revenue which will scrutinize the report and present its findings to the House within the number of days allocated by the Speaker. After the Committee report is presented to the House, the Speaker shall fix a number of days for its discussion. (3) The Assembly may, by a resolution, express its opinion or make any observation or recommendation on the report.

Amendment in Rule 108 of the Rules of Procedure.- that in the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007, in rule 108, sub-rule (1) the following amendment may be made:- The Speaker or Chairman of a Committee shall summon a member in custody on the charge of bailable or non-bailable offence to attend a sitting or sittings of the Assembly or meeting of a Committee of which he is a member. CHAPTER XXIII PUBLIC PETITIONS 295. Right of petition.- (1) Any citizen of Pakistan or any natural or legal person residing or having a registered office in the country shall have the right to address, individually or in association with other citizens or persons, a petition to the National Assembly on a matter which affects him, her or them directly. (2) Petitions shall be addressed to the Speaker of the National Assembly and shall be titled as “Public Petition to the National Assembly” and shall show the name, nationality and permanent address of each petitioner. (3) Where a Petition is signed by more than one Petitioner, the signatories shall designate a Left Over 10 representative who shall be regarded as the petitioner for the purposes of this Title. (4) Each Petitioner may at any time withdraw support of petition in writing and on withdrawal of support by all the petitioners the petition shall become null and void. (5) Petitions must be preferably written in official languages, either English or Urdu and sent to the National Assembly Secretariat. However petitions in Provincial or local languages e.g Sindhi, Punjabi, Pashto, Balochi, Kashmiri, Shina, Hindko or Brahvi will also be considered. (6) Petitions shall be entered in a register in the order in which they are received if they comply with the conditions laid down in sub -rule (2); those that do not shall be filed, and the petitioner shall be informed of the reasons for this. (7) Petitions entered in the register shall be forwarded by the Speaker to the Public Petitions committee responsible, which shall first establish the admissibility or otherwise of the petition in accordance with these Rules. (8) Petitions declared inadmissible by the Committee shall be filed; the petitioner shall be informed of the decision and the reasons for it. Where possible, alternative means of redress may be recommended. (9) Petitions, once registered, shall as a general rule become public documents, and the name of the petitioner and the contents of the petition may be published by the National Assembly for reasons of transparency. (10)Notwithstanding the provision of sub -rule (9), the petitioner may request that his or her name be withheld in order to protect his or her privacy, in which case the National Assembly must comply with the request. Where the petitioner's complaint cannot be investigated for reasons of anonymity, the petitioner shall be consulted so as the further steps to be taken. (11)The petitioners may request that his or her petition be treated confidentially, in which case suitable precautions shall be taken by Parliament to ensure that the contents are not made public. The petitioners shall be told under which precise conditions this provision is to apply. (12) Where the Committee deems it appropriate, it may refer the matter to the Ombudsman or to the relevant Government 11 departments or Divisions for redressal. 296. Examination of petitions, Redressal and Report.- (1) Admissible petitions shall be considered by the Committee where the petitioners may be invited to participate in meetings of the Committee if their petition is to be the subject of discussion, or they may ask to be present. The right to speak shall be granted to petitioners at the discretion of the Chair. (2) The Committee shall submit report to the Parliament. The Committee shall, in particular, inform Parliament of the measures taken by the Committee on petitions referred to them by the Parliament. (3) The Committee may seek opinions from other committees that have specific responsibility for the issue under consideration. (4) Where the report deals with, in particular, the application or interpretation of law or proposed changes to existing law, the Standing Committee responsible for the subject-matter shall be associated. If the Committee responsible does not accept such suggestions, the associated committee may table them directly in the House. (5) When investigating petitions, establishing facts or seeking solutions the Committee may organize fact-finding visits to the region concerned by the petition. Reports on the visit shall be drafted by their participants. (6) The petitioner shall be informed of the decision taken by the Committee and the reasons for the decision. When consideration of an admissible petition has been concluded, it shall be declared closed and the petitioner informed.”

Amendment in Rule 122 of the Rules of Procedure.- In the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007, hereinafter referred to as the said Rules, in Rule 122, for the expression “, a Bill, other than a Finance Bill,” the words “every Bill including Finance Bill” shall be substituted

Amendment in Rule 187 of the Rules of Procedure.- In the said Rules, in Rule 187, in the second proviso for the word “four days” the words “ten days” shall be substituted

Amendment in Rule 201 of the Rules of Procedure.- In the said Rules, in Rule 201, (i) after sub-rule (1) the following new sub-rules shall be inserted, namely:- “(1A) A Committee shall also consider the Demands for Grants of the concerned Ministries/Departments and make a report on the same to the Houses. The report shall not suggest anything of the nature of cut motions. (1B) The following procedure shall be followed by each of the Standing Committees in their consideration of the Demands for Grants and making a report thereon to the House:- (a) after the general discussion on the Budget in the House is over, the House shall be adjourned for a fixed period not less than thirty days; (b) the Committees shall consider the Demands for Grants of the concerned Ministries during the aforesaid period; (c) the Committees shall make their report within the period and shall not ask for more time; (d) the Demands for Grants shall be considered by the House in the light of the reports of the Committees; and (e) there shall be a separate report on the Demands for Grants of each Ministry.” ii) in sub-rule (6),-(a) for the words “Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) the words “complete Demands for Grants and Budgetary Proposals” shall be substituted; (b) for the words “budgetary proposals relating to the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP)” the words “complete budgetary proposals” shall be substituted; (iii) in sub-rule (7), for the words “PSDP” the words “budgetary proposals” shall be substituted

Amendment in rule 61 of the Rules of Procedure.- that in the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007, in rule 61, the following proviso shall be added, namely: “Provided that days allotted for discussion on the Presidential address shall not exceed more than ten working days in any case

Insertion of new Rule 197-A in the Rules of Procedure.- In the said Rules, after Rule 197, the following new Rule 197-A shall be inserted, namely: 197-A. (1) The Federal Government shall present a Quarterly Report on the execution of the budget passed by the Assembly. The report shall, when received, be laid on the table by Minister for Finance. (2) Every quarterly report, shall stand referred to the Standing Committee on Finance Revenue which will scrutinize the report and present its findings to the House within the number of days allocated by the Speaker. After the Committee report is presented to the House, the Speaker shall fix a number of days for its discussion. (3) The Assembly may, by a resolution, express its opinion or make any observation or recommendation on the report

Muslims are being persecuted in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

Rights of Minorities.

Raised concerns about the construction of temple with public money, and stated that there is no example in the Islamic history of building a new temple or worship places for non-Muslims

Muslims are being persecuted in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir

Action would be taken on making of caricatures on Social Media against Hindu Minorities.

Strict action should be taken against those who hurt the feelings of minorities in Pakistan.

The Constitution of Pakistan protects the rights of minorities.

The issue is not of construction of temple for Hindus in Islamabad but the issue was that whether it could be built from public funds and now the matter has been referred to Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) to take a decision.

A Special Committee should be formed to review the situation in Karachi especially on electricity crisis and water crisis etc

After many assurances the K-Electric is unable to overcome the electric crisis in Karachi City.

Condemned the attitude of K-Electric with the people of Karachi

Ruling of the Chair should be given against the K-Electric.

A Committee should be formed to resolve the issues of people of Karachi regarding K-electric

K-electric created a worst situation in Karachi.

Other electric distribution companies are being privatized like K-electric

The Electricity situation in Hyderabad and Sukkur is also worst.

The burnt transformer in Jamshoro grid station should be replaced to overcome the electric load shedding in the Jamshoro.

Responded the points raised by the Members regarding K-Electric.

Load shedding and overbilling issues of K-electric

Sewerage problems and complaints against K-electric are increasing in Karachi.

Committee may be formed to resolve the problems of people of Karachi.

Statement by a Minister against her party leader.

Incident of firing in front his house.

Provision of security to the Members National Assembly.

The load shedding and overbilling is a big problem for the people of Karachi.

Non-availability of Doctors and staff and other medical equipments and first aid in Parliament Lodges Dispensary.

Responded the points raised by the opposition Members regarding K-Electric.

Clarified that he didn’t use any indecent word about the Women Parliamentarians.

Specific and to the point answers should be given by the Ministers.

Shandoor is a part of Chitral.

MQMP had decided to hold a protest outside Parliament House against electricity outages in Karachi on July 14.

Responded to the points raised by opposition Members regarding the JIT

The Report of the firing incident will be obtained from IG Sindh

Responded to the point raised by Moulana Abdul Akbar Chitrali, MNA regarding Shandoor.